Africa

South African parliament passes resolution to downgrade ties with Israel

South Africa's parliament has voted in favor of a motion that will downgrade its embassy in Israel into a liaison office, following endless abuses against Palestinians, local media reported. "We're hoping that this is going to be the first step in putting pressure on Israel to comply with human rights, recognize the rights of the ...

10:55 Et March 10, 2023

Morocco guest of honor of the 4th International Exhibition of African Products in Senegal

The fourth edition of the International Exhibition of African Products (FIPA) officially opened Tuesday in the Senegalese capital Dakar, with the participation of Morocco as the guest of ...

21:41 Et March 9, 2023

Nigerian polls 'failed to meet expectations' - US envoy

The US ambassador to Nigeria has said the 25 February elections "failed to meet Nigerians' expectations". In a statement, Mary Leonard urged the electoral commission to address the ...

15:15 Et March 6, 2023

'It's not France's fault': Macron loses cool, blames DR Congo for insecurity in country

French President Emmanuel Macron lost his cool during a joint press conference with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix when a reporter questioned him whether ...

10:10 Et March 6, 2023

Thousands defy protest ban against Tunisia president

Thousands of Tunisians have gathered in central Tunis in defiance of an official ban on their protest against President Kais Saied, calling for him to release detained critics and retract ...

20:24 Et March 5, 2023

France's Macron pledges $36 million for conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo

France's president pledged €34 million ($36.2 million) Saturday for the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Emmanuel Macron held a news conference with his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, ...

11:19 Et March 5, 2023

Macron's visit to Africa: A way to strengthen diplomatic relationship or to defend economic interests?

For his first stop in a four-day African tour, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived this Wednesday in Libreville, Gabon. This visit at this time is considered far from ...

15:43 Et March 3, 2023

Nigeria election results 2023: Tinubu ahead of Atiku and Obi

Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu is leading in the presidential election after results were released in 14 of the country's 36 states. Mr Tinubu has won just ...

19:00 Et February 28, 2023

More than 70 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso, extremists say

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing more than 70 soldiers, wounding dozens and taking five hostage, in an ambush on a military convoy in northern Burkina Faso. The statement, posted Friday by Amaq, the group’s news agency, said it attacked a convoy trying to advance to areas under its control near Deou, ...

12:24 Et February 25, 2023

Nigeria orders closure of all land borders ahead of elections

Nigerian authorities on Friday ordered the closure of the country's land borders, a day ahead of presidential and general elections. Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service Isah ...

15:28 Et February 24, 2023
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