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President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday Nigeria is “open for business” as he embarked on a state visit to France, with Paris looking to boost ties in English-speaking Africa following a series of setbacks with former allies on the continent.The 72-year-old president met with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, during the first official state visit …

Nigerian president woos French investment on state visitThu, 28 Nov 2024 14:30:47 GMT Read More »

A bitterly-fought climate finance deal reached at COP29 risks weakening emissions-cutting plans from developing countries, observers say, further raising the stakes for new national commitments due early next year.The UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, which concluded last Sunday, were considered crucial to boosting climate action across huge swathes of the world after what will almost …

Contentious COP29 deal casts doubt over climate plansThu, 28 Nov 2024 14:29:21 GMT Read More »

South Africa were bowled out for 191 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead on Thursday.Captain Temba Bavuma top-scored with 70 for South Africa. The only other home batsman to top 20 was Keshav Maharaj, batting at number 10, who made a quick 24.Opening bowlers …

South Africa bowled out for 191 against Sri LankaThu, 28 Nov 2024 11:12:34 GMT Read More »

Namibians were still voting early Thursday, hours after polls were scheduled to close in a presidential and legislative election set to test the ruling party’s 34-year grip on power in the southern African nation. Logistical issues left crowds waiting to vote although polls were scheduled to close at 09:00 pm (1900 GMT) on Wednesday. Ballot counting had …

Namibia extends voting after logistical issuesThu, 28 Nov 2024 07:37:46 GMT Read More »

Thursday marks the beginning of a two-day state visit to France by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, with both sides scenting economic rewards as Paris looks to build new ties in Africa after a series of setbacks.The first such formal visit by a Nigerian leader since 2000 comes after military coups and changing attitudes have lessened …

France’s Macron hosts Nigerian leader in new Africa strategyThu, 28 Nov 2024 06:27:46 GMT Read More »

Soaring prices have left a bitter taste in shoppers’ mouths at a market in Bangui, as a strike by Cameroonian truckers accusing Russia’s infamous Wagner mercenaries of a recent murder cuts off the Central African Republic (CAR).Among the poorest countries in the world, landlocked CAR is heavily dependent on imports, more than 40 percent of …

Truckers strike accusing Wagner of driver death in Central African RepublicThu, 28 Nov 2024 01:11:03 GMT Read More »

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday announced measures to tackle a fuel crisis and hunger, while condemning political violence in the country.Earlier this year, the east African nation declared a state of disaster in 23 of its 28 districts after a drought destroyed crops, threatening 5.7 million people with hunger.In a televised address, Chakwera recognised …

Malawi president vows to tackle fuel crisis, hunger and violenceWed, 27 Nov 2024 21:16:28 GMT Read More »

Logistical issues meant that thousands of Namibians were still waiting to vote in pivotal presidential and legislative elections late on Wednesday as the polling stations were scheduled to close.The vote could usher in the desert nation’s first woman leader even as her party, the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) faces the strongest challenge …

Thousands still queuing to vote after Namibia polls closeWed, 27 Nov 2024 20:20:29 GMT Read More »