Kenya: Police fired tear gas on anti-government demonstrators
On Thursday August 8, Kenyan police used tear gas in the city center of the capital Nairobi, where small groups of demonstrators gathered to protest […]
Month: August 2024
South Africa Pushes Forward with Controversial Health Insurance Plan
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is determined to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, despite significant opposition. The controversial legislation, signed into law just […]
Morocco’s Football Olympic Team Make History Winning Bronze Medal at 2024 Olympic Games
Morocco won their first-ever medal at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament with a stunning victory over Egypt. The Atlas Lions thrashed Egypt 6-0 in placement […]
Portugal trains Cape Verdean military for international missions
The Portuguese Armed Forces will train 19 Cape Verdean soldiers for two months, who will be promoted to sergeant major and then integrated into international […]
South Africa: Police discover nearly 90 Ethiopian migrants kidnapped in Johannesburg
South African police found almost 90 people forcibly held in a suburb of Johannesburg. According to the authorities, the kidnapped individuals were living in “inhumane […]
Sierra Leone’s Mental Health Revolution: From Chains to Change
Dr. Abdul Jalloh, once Sierra Leone’s sole practicing psychiatrist, has spearheaded a remarkable transformation in the country’s mental health care. Taking charge of the nation’s […]
Mozambique: Construction of peace memorial in Gorongosa Mountains
The President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, announced on Wednesday August 07 before the parliament an agreement with Renamo to build a National Peace Memorial in […]
At least 21 dead in Nigerian protests against the high cost of living, according to Amnesty International
According to a new report by the NGO Amnesty International, at least 21 people were killed by law enforcement agents during the days of protests […]
Angola launches $500 million-National Employment Fund
The Angolan government on Tuesday August 6 launched the Angolan National Employment Fund (FUNEA), worth $500 million (€462 million), to create and support public and […]
Paris Olympics: Soufiane El Bakkali Wins First Gold Medal for Morocco
Reigning world champion and Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali won the 3000 steeplechase final on Wednesday at the Stade de France, clocking 08:06 at the […]