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05/08/2024

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said they rescued 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals who were being held against their will at a property in Johannesburg. The SAPS Special Task Force units discovered them while tracing a kidnapping victim. The group was found "locked up, confined, and packed into rooms." Two suspects have been arrested and will face charges of kidnapping and human trafficking while the alleged kidnapping victim was also rescued. Authorities, including Interpol, have previously raised concerns over the trafficking of Ethiopian migrants through several southern African countries in dangerous conditions in an attempt to ultimately reach South Africa.

05/08/2024

Several African athletes are competing in this year's Olympic Games in Paris, hopeful of bringing glory to their home countries and the African continent. But how much do these games mean to you as an African? Are you following the competitions, and what are your impressions so far? We'd love to hear from you.

05/08/2024

Nearly 100 police officers from DR Congo fled to neighboring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in Congo's east intensified, a Ugandan military spokesperson said on Monday. The 98 officers arrived with 43 guns and ammunition and were subsequently disarmed. A regional spokesperson for the Uganda People's Defence Forces, Major Kiconco Tabaro, said the officers were fleeing fighting by M23 and other militias and the Congo military. Tabaro said over the past four days at least 2,500 more Congolese refugees have arrived in Uganda fleeing the raging violence across the border.

05/08/2024

Nigeria's awe-inspiring women's basketball team has made it to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics! They are the first African nation to reach the final eight in Olympic basketball history. This Wednesday they'll be up against basketball powerhouse USA, who have clinched the last seven titles. Nigeria secured their place by beating Canada 79-70 on Sunday. What message do you have for the Nigerian team?

05/08/2024

Mali has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with Ukraine. The decision comes after a senior Ukrainian official, Andriy Yusov, reportedly admitted Kyiv's involvement in a devastating July attack against Malian troops in the north. This attack, which included Russian Wagner mercenaries among the casualties, was described by Mali as "cowardly, treacherous, and barbaric." According to a statement from Mali government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, Ukraine's actions had violated Malian sovereignty and constituted unacceptable foreign interference and support for international terrorism.

04/08/2024

Are you aware that in Liberia, visually impaired pupils don't learn math? Is it the same case in your country? Our Liberian GirlZ Off Mute teen reporter, Gladys Gorwor, who is visually impaired, spoke to her classmates to discover how inclusion helps learners with disabilities.

04/08/2024

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03/08/2024

Will this be the year that Tobi Amusan of Nigeria solidifies her position in the 100m hurdles? Here are the African star athletes to watch out for at the Paris Olympic Games.

03/08/2024

Kenya's credit rating has been downgraded to B minus by global credit ratings agency Fitch. This new classification may make it difficult for the East African nation to secure external financing, partly due to high borrowing costs. In June, youth protests forced the government to withdraw its 2024/25 tax plan, which was intended to raise $2.7 billion more in revenue. How can Kenya generate enough revenue to pay its debts?

03/08/2024

This young Nigerian has developed a smart cane for blind persons using locally sourced materials. The smart cane allows visually impaired people to move around their environment easily and travel far distance without assistance.

03/08/2024

Uganda has confirmed its first two cases of monkeypox (mpox), the health ministry has announced. This comes after the Africa Union allocated $10.4 million in funding to help combat the outbreak. The cases were identified in the western border district of Kasese, specifically in the towns of Mpondwe and nearby Bwera. Currently, nine people are under medical surveillance due to their contact with the two confirmed cases. Additionally, Kenya and Burundi reported one and three cases of monkeypox respectively last month.

03/08/2024

32 people have died and many others have been injured in an al-Shabab attack on a popular beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants have been fighting with the internationally supported federal government for over 17 years. They have previously targeted the Lido beach area, which is often visited by business people and government officials. The assault, began late on Friday when a su***de bomber detonated a device and gunmen stormed the area, police and witnesses said.

03/08/2024

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei delivered a devastating last lap to win gold in the men's 10,000 meters at the Paris Olympics. His winning time of 26 minutes and 43.14 seconds smashed the previous Olympic record set by Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele at the 2008 Beijing Games. Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi took the silver medal, while American Grant Fisher finished third.

02/08/2024

P-Square splits once more after a few years of reunion 👇👇

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02/08/2024

Morocco secured a spot in the Olympic men's football semi-finals with a commanding 4-0 victory over the United States. Captain Achraf Hakimi played a key role, scoring one goal and contributing significantly to the team's performance. Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, and Mehdi Maouhoub also scored, sealing the win. The win sets up a semi-final clash against either Japan or Spain. Morocco, who topped their group ahead of Argentina, are strong contenders for the gold medal, supported by a passionate Moroccan diaspora in France. The United States' loss marks the end of their Olympic campaign. Other quarter-final matches include hosts France facing Argentina and Spain competing against Japan for a place in the semi-finals.

02/08/2024

Junior Ngombe is a young activist facing charges of inciting rebellion in Cameroon. He campaigns on TikTok against electoral fraud and urges the youth to vote for change. Ngombe's arrested, under questionable circumstances, has ignited public outrage and intensified national debate on free speech and media censorship in Cameroon. Mimi Mefo talks to Ngombe's defense counsel, Tamfu Richard, the Na Wa Future movement founder, Fabrice Lena, and DW correspondent Moki Kindzeka in Yaounde.

02/08/2024

Nigerian music duo P-Square, comprising Peter and Paul Okoye, have officially disbanded again. Rudeboy (Paul) announced in a City FM interview that the group is over, citing internal conflicts and management issues. Despite a hopeful reunion in 2021 and a joint performance in Sierra Leone, the twin brothers, who first split in 2017, have decided to go their separate ways once more.

02/08/2024

Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her Olympic bout against Algerian fighter Imane Khelif after just 46 seconds. Carini cited a severe nose injury from a powerful punch as the reason for stopping the fight. The match has sparked controversy due to Khelif’s past disqualification from last year’s World Championships for failing gender eligibility criteria. Despite criticism, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) cleared Khelif to compete in the Games. Carini clarified that her decision wasn’t a protest against her opponent but rather a matter of self-preservation. Khelif faces Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori in the 66 kg quarter-finals this Saturday, where a win guarantees her an Olympic medal!

02/08/2024

protest enters Day 2 in Jos, North Central Nigeria

02/08/2024

At least 13 people were killed and hundreds arrested on the first day of widespread protests in Nigeria, according to rights groups. The nationwide protests are against the country's economic crisis. Several states including Kano, Yobe, Nasarawa, Katsina, and Borno have imposed compulsory curfews on some of their volatile local government areas. While some of these curfews last for 24 hours, others are in place for 12 hours.

02/08/2024

🥊History in the making! Cindy Ngamba, originally from Cameroon, is on the brink of a monumental achievement with the Refugee Olympic Team. The 25-year-old boxer triumphed over the 2022 world champion, Canada’s Tammara Thibeault, bringing her team close to their first-ever Olympic medal. Cindy’s journey, marked by her resilience after fleeing Cameroon, inspires refugees around the globe. She’s not just fighting for victory; she’s fighting for hope. Join us in cheering for Cindy and the 37-strong Refugee Olympic Team as they continue to shine at the Olympic Games!

02/08/2024

Former Guinean military leader Moussa Dadis Camara plans to appeal his 20-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity. The conviction stems from his involvement in the 2009 massacre during a pro-democracy rally in Conakry, where over 150 people were killed by soldiers. Camara, who took power in a 2008 coup, fled the country after an assassination attempt but returned in September 2022 to stand trial, maintaining his innocence. The trial, which began in November 2022, featured testimony from over 100 survivors and relatives of victims. Camara's lawyers argue he was not adequately allowed to defend himself against these charges during the trial.

02/08/2024

Archbishop Professor Princewill Ariwodor, National Chairman of the Abia State Elders Consultative Forum, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign if he cannot address Nigeria's worsening economic crisis. “Tinubu should resign if he is unable to fix the economy. The Nigerian economy was far better before he took over. Buhari handed him a stronger economy, which he has now destroyed,” Ariwodor said. This call for resignation comes amid nationwide protests by Nigerians against hunger and poor governance. Ariwodor criticized Tinubu for assuming the presidency without having effective solutions to the country’s challenges. He also cautioned against efforts to suppress peaceful protests, calling such actions an attack on democracy.

02/08/2024

South Sudan’s government has deployed security forces in the capital, Juba, after arresting over 30 protesters who were demonstrating against the country’s economic crisis. Deputy Police Spokesman Brigadier-General James Dak urged citizens to ensure they follow proper procedures before taking to the streets for protests. “Please notify us in advance so we can es**rt you to your protest venue. Citizens have the right to voice their concerns or march, but they should inform us beforehand. If you wish to file a petition with the court regarding the economic crisis, let us know, and we will accommodate your request,” Dak said. Do you think the protesters will listen to the general?

01/08/2024

Namibia is imposing new visa restrictions on over 30 countries that it says do not reciprocate the ease of entry it grants their citizens. Can the tit-for-tat move make things fair, or will it backfire on the southern African country?

01/08/2024

At least three protesters were killed during demonstrations in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday. They were protesting against the rising cost of living and governance issues. Eyewitnesses reported that police might have used live ammunition, though the police spokesperson, Mansur Hassan, stated that only tear gas was deployed.

01/08/2024

Four decades after a series of mass killings by a notorious army unit in Zimbabwe's southwestern and central provinces, survivors and relatives of the victims are still waiting for justice. Some blame Robert Mugabe for the atrocities in the 1980s as he came to power and call it a "genocide." President Emmerson Mnangagwa, successor to the now late Mugabe, has just launched a programme that officials say will promote "healing, peace and unity." But survivors of the Gukurahundi massacre are skeptical. Josey Mahachi talks to Zenzele Ndebele, a Zimbabwean journalist and founder of Centre for Innovation and Technology (Cite ZW), and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk in Ghana.

01/08/2024

The humanitarian needs of displaced persons in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continue to worsen despite an earlier announced truce. The deal brokered by the US in July has yet to be respected by warring parties, thwarting efforts to send food and medical supplies to those in need.

01/08/2024

Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan survived a drone attack on Wednesday during an army graduation ceremony that killed five people. The attack, involving two drones, occurred after the event had ended. Burhan was unharmed. This incident adds to the ongoing conflict in Sudan that began after the 2019 uprising that ousted longtime leader Omar al-Bashir.

01/08/2024

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Borno State Police Command has imposed a 24-hour curfew following protests by young people against the high cost of living. In Kano, demonstrators reportedly went on a rampage, destroying property. Bashir Ahmad, former President’s special assistant, commented, “Kano will take a long time to heal completely. This is not a protest but vandalism and destruction.” Protests are also occurring in other major cities such as Abuja and Lagos.