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The daring attack in December bore unsettling hallmarks of the piracy that once terrorised global shipping off eastern Africa: a cargo vessel hijacked, its crew taken to Somalia, and disappeared.The successful capture of the foreign vessel was the first by Somali pirates since 2017, and follows a spike in armed seaborne attacks around the Horn …

Fears that pirates are returning to seas off SomaliaWed, 14 Feb 2024 02:49:07 GMT Read More »

Senegalese authorities banned a planned opposition march on Tuesday as the United States joined growing international calls for President Macky Sall to hold an election for a successor. Three people have been killed in protests since Sall postponed the February 25 vote until December.With international pressure on Sall growing, the Aar Sunu Election (Let’s protect our …

Senegal bans protest as US urges president to hold electionTue, 13 Feb 2024 21:01:33 GMT Read More »

A critically endangered western lowland gorilla has been born at London Zoo, the second of the apes to be born at the facility in a month, the zoo said on Tuesday.Western lowland gorillas, which inhabit dense and largely remote rainforests in west and central Africa, are classified as having a high risk of becoming extinct.Numbers …

Second critically endangered gorilla born at London Zoo in a monthTue, 13 Feb 2024 20:35:36 GMT Read More »

Street vendor Mohamed Al Amine Toure, 23, is devastated over the delay of Senegal’s presidential election. He had been all geared up to go out and vote.He and his friends busy themselves around a makeshift second-hand clothes stall on the main road of the popular Colobane market in the capital Dakar.But, said Toure, he has …

Young Senegalese want to vote no matter whatTue, 13 Feb 2024 18:34:48 GMT Read More »

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 …

Senegal suspends mobile internet, bans protest against vote delayTue, 13 Feb 2024 17:26:32 GMT Read More »

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 …

Kenyan MPs honour Kiptum amid calls to better protect athletesTue, 13 Feb 2024 14:10:29 GMT Read More »

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 …

Senegal suspends mobile internet, bans protest march over vote delayTue, 13 Feb 2024 12:37:21 GMT Read More »

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 …

Unable to survive in Egypt, refugees return to war-torn SudanTue, 13 Feb 2024 09:43:59 GMT Read More »