Saturday, December 6

Africa

France starts post-Griezmann era, Mbappé absent

Ahead of Thursday’s (Oct. 10) UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium, France’s leadership is scarce. The squad trained Monday (Oct. 08) at the French National Team Headquarters in Clairefontaine. Captain Kylian Mbappé is absent, nursing a minor thigh…

Rabat named World Book Capital for 2026

The Director-General of UNESCO announced Tuesday (Oct. 08) that Morocco’s capital will be World Book Capital for 2026. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization followed the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. Rio de Janeiro in Brazil…

Zambia signs deal with China for its first cholera vaccine plant

Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China to establish the country’s first cholera vaccine manufacturing facility. The project, announced on Monday, aims to strengthen Zambia’s fight against cholera, a disease that has severely impacted public health and…

Burkina Faso: Military Junta suspends Voice of America

Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended the US-funded broadcaster Voice of America (VOA) for three months, following comments regarding the ongoing militant insurgency in the Sahel region. The suspension, announced on Monday, also includes a temporary ban on local media…

Morocco: Rare floods in the desert regions

A surreal image from the sand dunes of southern Morocco. This sight is the consequence of heavy rains that fell in August and September. At least 11 people were killed in September due to the floods. Morocco’s General Directorate of…

Mpox case found in Uganda prison, official says

A case of mpox has been confirmed in Nakasongola Prison, located in central Uganda, according to a statement from the Uganda Prison Service on Tuesday. The infected prisoner has been isolated and is receiving medical treatment. This comes after the…

Young Tunisians disillusioned by economy, pace of change

The day after Tunisia’s third election since the Arab Spring, business went on as usual and there were no signs that an election had taken place. Campaigning and debates were almost absent in the lead-up to Sunday’s vote. In the…

10 people dead, others missing after a mine collapse in Zambia

At least 10 people died and an unknown number are missing after a mine collapsed in central Zambia, police said Monday. Authorities said rescue operations were underway and it wasn’t clear exactly how many miners were underground. The collapse occurred…

Kais Saied’s landslide reelection strengthens his grip on power

President Kais Saied achieved a decisive victory in Tunisia’s election on Monday, solidifying his hold on power following a first term marked by the imprisonment of opponents and significant changes to the country’s institutions that expanded his authority. According to…

Tshisekedi walk-out overshadows summit of Francophone countries

A walk-out staged by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi nearly overshadowed the summit of French speaking countries held in Paris over the weekend. To protest French President Emmanuel Macron’s opening speech for not mentioning the war in eastern Congo, Tshisekedi boycotted…

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