Senegalese authorities faced growing anger at home and renewed international pressure on Tuesday, as the government suspended mobile internet and banned a march against the delay to this month’s presidential poll. Three people have been killed during violent protests after President Macky Sall’s decision to push back the February 25 vote plunged traditionally stable Senegal into …
Fighting between government forces and M23 rebels resumed Tuesday around the strategic town of Sake in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, sources said.Clashes have intensified in recent days around the town, which lies about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Goma, capital of North Kivu province.Residents of Sake told AFP by telephone that the battle was …
DR Congo rebels and army fight on for key eastern townTue, 13 Feb 2024 16:31:29 GMT Read More »
Senegal’s hotels have seen a wave of cancellations since political unrest hit the West African country and many foreign companies are nervous about the deadly troubles.At least three people have died and scores more have been arrested in demonstrations across the country since President Macky Sall postponed an election planned for February 25. Tourism — together …
From tourism to energy, Senegal economy braces for falloutTue, 13 Feb 2024 15:00:06 GMT Read More »
Kenyan lawmakers held a minute of silence on Tuesday in honour of running star Kelvin Kiptum after his death in a late-night car crash, and appealed for better support and protection for the country’s sporting talent.Kiptum, who smashed the world marathon record in October, was killed along with his Rwandan coach in the accident near …
Senegalese authorities on Tuesday suspended mobile internet and banned a march against the delay of this month’s presidential poll, as the UN voiced concern about tensions in the country.Three people have been killed during violent protests after President Macky Sall’s decision to push back the February 25 vote plunged traditionally stable Senegal into one of …
Ten months after war erupted in Sudan sending hundreds of thousands fleeing, many of those who sought refuge in neighbouring Egypt face a grim choice between homelessness and returning home at their own peril.Single mother Rehab has been in Egypt for seven months, fighting to build a life for her children.”I have a daughter who …
A protest march called on Tuesday against Senegalese President Macky Sall’s controversial move to delay this month’s presidential poll to December has been postponed after authorities banned it, organisers said.Elymane Haby Kane, one of the organisers of the march, told AFP he had received an official letter from local authorities in the capital Dakar that …
Senegal protest march over vote delay postponedTue, 13 Feb 2024 08:48:04 GMT Read More »
All-rounders Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg used “hard graft” to lead a South African rearguard on Tuesday as they reached 220-6 after New Zealand had dominated the start of the second Test.De Swardt reached his maiden half-century and was 55 not out at stumps on day one. The 37-year-old Von Berg was 34 …
‘Hard graft’ from all-rounders leads South Africa fightbackTue, 13 Feb 2024 06:55:28 GMT Read More »
Rachin Ravindra underlined his all-round talent with two wickets as South Africa limped to tea at 127-5 on day one of the second and final Test against New ZealandSouth Africa’s tactic of batting patiently was foiled late in the second session in Hamilton as Ravindra removed Zubayr Hamza for a painstaking 20 off 99 balls …
Ravindra strikes twice as South Africa stutter to 127-5Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:03:55 GMT Read More »
Pace bowler Will O’Rourke claimed a wicket on debut as South Africa were reduced to 64-3 at lunch on Tuesday in the second and final Test against New Zealand.Zubayr Hamza was on five off 48 balls while David Bedingham was yet to score for the understrength tourists, who chose to bat on a green-tinged Seddon …
