Gabon votes on new constitution hailed by junta as 'turning point'
Africa • Nov 17, 2024, 10:54 AM
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Gabon extended a night curfew Saturday as it held a referendum on a new constitution the ruling junta says will mark a new chapter after 55 years of dynastic rule in the oil-rich African nation. Details by Yinka Oyetade.
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COP29 drags on as developing nations reject $250 bn offer
Africa • 10:25 PM
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In tonight's edition, a draft deal on climate finance was rejected by African nations at Cop29.
Also, the Algerian Press Agency confirms that French Algerian novelist, Boualem Sansal has been arrested by Algerian authorities.
And supporters of Kizza Be
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Concern in France over fate of prize-winning French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal
Africa • 2:30 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron is "very concerned by the disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said. Known for his strong stance against both authoritarianism and Islamism, the 75-year-old writer was arrested on Saturday a
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Senegal ruling party wins by a landslide in parliamentary elections
Africa • 11:29 AM
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Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform agenda. Story by Thibault Franc
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Heroin destroying lives in Kenya: trafficking to Europe fuels rising local addiction
Africa • 10:40 AM
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Kenya has long been a transit country for heroin smuggled from Afghanistan to South Africa and back up towards Europe. In recent years, the drug has spilled over into some communities, fueling addiction. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
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SADC extend troops deployment in Congo and push for peace in Mozambique
Africa • 10:36 AM
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Southern African leaders resolved Wednesday to extend for another year the presence of regional troops deployed to fight rebels in conflict-torn eastern Congo, and also pledged to work toward peace in Mozambique, where disputed elections stoked unrest. D
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Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the US indicts the Indian tycoon
Africa • 10:29 AM
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Kenya’s president said Thursday that he has cancelled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani after U.S. indicts one of Asia's richest men for bribery and fraud. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
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Mali junta appoints Abdoulaye Maïga to replace previous PM
Africa • 10:25 AM
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Mali's military junta has appointed General Abdoulaye Maïga as Prime Minister to replace Choguel Kokalla Maïga, who was sacked after criticizing the vagueness of the military's departure date. General Maïga was until then government spokesman. Story by C
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