It marks a generational shift, as Mr Boakai takes the reins of power from the nation’s youngest-ever elected leader, George Weah. The former international football star rose to the presidency at the age of 51 after defeating Mr Boakai in elections six years ago, but lost to him this time around by just over 20,000…
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Polls open in high-stakes DR Congo election after fraught campaign
Voters still waiting in line at 5 pm will be given tokens and polling booths will stay open until they cast their votes, an official at the electoral commission told AFP. The government declared a bank holiday for Wednesday, and as during previous elections, it closed the borders and suspended domestic flights. Around 44 million…
Non-Aligned Movement criticises Israel’s war in Gaza at Kampala summit
Leaders of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries on Friday denounced Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip and demanded an immediate ceasefire there, during the annual summit of the 120-member bloc. “Since October 7, we have witnessed one of the cruellest genocidal acts ever to be recorded by history,” Cuba’s vice president, Salvador Valdes Mesa, said…
The Gambia, victims of Jammeh dictatorship seek justice
An historic trial opened on January 8 for the West African nation of The Gambia. Ousman Sonko, a former high-ranking member of the dictatorship of Yahya Jammeh, is in the dock in Switzerland for a series of alleged crimes against humanity committed between 2000 and 2016. Victims of the dictatorship have high hopes for the…
AFCON 2024: Morocco cruise to 3-0 win over Tanzania, Zambia hold DR Congo
Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, while 2012 champions Zambia held the Democratic Republic of Congo. Issued on: 17/01/2024 – 23:58 3 min Morocco’s defender Romain Saiss celebrates with Morocco’s forward Youssef En-Nesyri after scoring team’s first…
Rwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back
The UK has paid £240m to Rwanda, with a further £50m to come. So far, no asylum seekers have been sent to the country. Asked why he was taking the money, Mr Kagame said: “It’s only going to be used if those people will come. If they don’t come, we can return the money.” It…
Ibadan explosion in Nigeria: ‘The roof fell on my mother in bed’
Two people were killed and 77 others injured in the explosion that has affected seven suburbs of Nigeria’s third most-populous city. Crowds have thronged the site of the blast as rescue efforts continue. A man whose mother’s home was destroyed says she was in bed at the time of the blast and is now in…
Morocco Elected to Lead United Nations Human Rights Council
The lead-up to the vote saw a heated debate over the fitness of both nations to preside over the Human Rights Council. Ambassador Nkosi argued that Morocco’s election would undermine the credibility of the council, stating that Morocco was the “antithesis of what the council stands for.” In response, Morocco accused South Africa and some…
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