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Senegal’s new authorities have set up a commission of experts to “rebalance” oil and gas contracts, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said, following an election pledge to renegotiate hydrocarbon agreements.The West African country, ranked among the 25 least developed in the world, joined the club of oil producers in June and is due to start producing …

Senegal sets up commission to review oil and gas dealsTue, 20 Aug 2024 13:39:49 GMT Read More »

Red-faced Kenyan police on Tuesday arrested eight of their own officers and launched a manhunt after a man accused of murdering and dismembering 42 women escaped from a Nairobi police cell along with a dozen other people.The escapees include Collins Jumaisi, 33, described by police as a “vampire, a psychopath”, who was arrested last month …

Kenya ‘psychopath’ serial killer suspect escapes from policeTue, 20 Aug 2024 13:19:05 GMT Read More »

Kenyan police launched a major manhunt on Tuesday after a man they claim has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women escaped from a Nairobi police cell, along with a dozen other detainees.Collins Jumaisi, 33, described by police as a “vampire, a psychopath”, was arrested last month after the horrific discovery of mutilated bodies in …

Kenya ‘psychopath’ serial killer suspect escapes from custodyTue, 20 Aug 2024 09:21:19 GMT Read More »

A Kenyan man who police claim has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women has escaped from a Nairobi police cell, along with a dozen other detainees, police said Tuesday. Collins Jumaisi, 33, described by police as a “vampire, a psychopath”, was arrested last month after the horrific discovery of mutilated bodies in a garbage dump …

Kenya serial killer suspect escapes from custodyTue, 20 Aug 2024 08:15:06 GMT Read More »

Crouched next to a pile of fresh mangoes, Senegalese farmer Mame Abdou Diop shoots a TikTok clip hoping it will be a hit with his burgeoning social media following.Diop, 30, is part of a new wave of agricultural entrepreneurs in the West African nation embracing online platforms to boost sales, share knowledge and carve their …

Senegal ‘agri-influencers’ seek to shake up key sectorTue, 20 Aug 2024 06:07:54 GMT Read More »

Mpox cases and deaths are rising in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the central African country awaits vaccines from the United States and Japan, the health minister said on Monday.The toll this year has risen in a few days from 16,000 cases and 548 deaths to 16,700 cases and “a little more than 570″ …

Mpox cases rise in DR Congo as country awaits vaccinesMon, 19 Aug 2024 20:24:17 GMT Read More »

The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the face of deadly street protests, a government minister said.President William Ruto had warned of a funding shortfall after he decided in June to drop the controversial tax hikes after a bloody …

Kenya govt plans to reinstate some taxes to raise $1.2 bnMon, 19 Aug 2024 09:49:50 GMT Read More »

The United Nations on Monday condemned the “unacceptable” level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.And it warned that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is potentially fueling even higher numbers of such deaths this year.”The normalization of violence against aid workers and the lack of …

UN warns of ‘unacceptable’ level of violence against aid workersMon, 19 Aug 2024 04:18:10 GMT Read More »

Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Sunday launched its manifesto in a vibrant event in Takoradi, as the party gears up for a fierce battle in December’s politically charged elections.The party’s presidential candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, unveiled the document, which places a strong emphasis on job creation and economic development.”Our vision is clear,” …

Ghana’s ruling party launches manifestoSun, 18 Aug 2024 20:56:36 GMT Read More »

South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side.Set a challenging target of 263 after fast bowler Jayden Seales’ Test-best figures of six for 61 dismissed the Proteas for 246 in their second innings …

South Africa defeat West Indies to maintain 25-year Test series gripSat, 17 Aug 2024 22:42:46 GMT Read More »