At least four veteran African politicians — from Djibouti, Kenya, Mauritius, and Madagascar — are vying to take over the African Union’s top post.The pan-continental body, which has 55 member states, will hold elections at its summit in February to choose a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat as chair of the African Union Commission.This year …

At least four throw hat into ring for top AU postWed, 07 Aug 2024 17:34:39 GMT Read More »

At least three veteran African politicians — from Djibouti, Kenya, and Mauritius — are vying to take over the African Union’s top post.The pan-continental body, which has 55 member states, will hold elections at its summit in February to choose a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat as chair of the African Union Commission.This year the …

At least three throw hat into ring for top AU postWed, 07 Aug 2024 15:22:54 GMT Read More »

The brother of a Kenyan protester killed during anti-government demonstrations is suing the police over his death, his lawyer said Wednesday.David Chege was shot dead outside parliament on June 25, one of the bloodiest days during widespread rallies against President William Ruto’s administration that roiled the East African country for weeks.At least 60 people have …

Brother of Kenyan protester killed in rally sues policeWed, 07 Aug 2024 14:29:56 GMT Read More »

The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics won her semi-final on Tuesday to guarantee at least a silver medal in front of a raucous Roland Garros crowd that chanted her name.Imane Khelif defeated Thailand’s 2023 world silver medallist Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision to march into Friday’s …

Algerian boxer in Olympic gender row marches into finalTue, 06 Aug 2024 21:15:49 GMT Read More »

Stormers fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will make his first Test start for South Africa after coach Rassie Erasmus named him ahead of Handre Pollard on Tuesday for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Brisbane. Bulls number eight Elrigh Louw will also line up for the first time from the off at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday in a …

Feinberg-Mngomezulu makes first Springbok start against WallabiesTue, 06 Aug 2024 12:15:53 GMT Read More »

Tatjana Smith, South Africa’s most-decorated Olympian, is hoping to use her experience on the global stage to guide the careers of future swimming stars after calling it quits in Paris.Smith bowed out with gold in the 100m breaststroke and silver in the 200m breaststroke, switching her podium positions from Tokyo.Now, at the still tender age …

South African Olympic star Smith switches focus to new generationTue, 06 Aug 2024 12:08:54 GMT Read More »

Spectators poured into Benin’s capital for a new festival celebrating traditional masks over the weekend as the West African country seeks to attract visitors and showcase its cultural heritage.The three-day Porto Novo Mask Festival drew participants from across Benin as well as neighbouring Togo and Burkina Faso.There was excitement in the crowd as spectators caught sight of …

Mask festival brings ‘buzz and beauty’ to Benin’s capitalTue, 06 Aug 2024 06:27:51 GMT Read More »

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet produced a masterful display of tactical running to win gold in the Olympic women’s 5,000m on Monday, ending defending champion Sifan Hassan’s dream of a long-distance treble.Chebet — nicknamed “the smiling assassin” — bided her time before accelerating past compatriot Faith Kipyegon down the home straight to take gold in 14min 28.56sec …

Kenya’s ‘smiling assassin’ Chebet wins Olympic 5,000m goldMon, 05 Aug 2024 21:53:44 GMT Read More »

The South African government congratulated Monday actor John Kani, a legend of protest theatre and also known for roles in US blockbusters, for his award of the prestigious Order of the British Empire.King Charles III honoured the 80-year-old actor, director and playwright for his services to drama, it said. Kani received the award last week, …

Iconic S.African actor John Kani awarded an OBEMon, 05 Aug 2024 16:09:34 GMT Read More »

Chanting “down with Al-Shabaab, down with the enemy”, hundreds of Somalis joined a rally Monday against the jihadist group at the site of a deadly beachfront assault in the capital Mogadishu.A suicide bomber and gunmen attacked the busy Lido Beach on Friday evening, killing 37 people and wounding scores more, in one of the deadliest …

‘We won’t be intimidated’: Somalis protest after Al-Shabaab attackMon, 05 Aug 2024 14:55:14 GMT Read More »