Angolan Sodiam raises $13 million from diamond sales
Angola’s State diamond company, Sodiam, raised $12.9 million from the sale of 44 diamonds totaling 1,493 carats. The auction, held on October 16, featured stones […]
Month: October 2024
Chad: Several senior security officials ousted by decree
Mahamat Idriss Deby has made sweeping changes at the top of Chad’s Defense and Security Corps. On the evening of October 16, the government announced […]
Kenya: Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed in historic process
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached on Thursday October 17 after months of tension between President William Ruto and him. In a late-night session, […]
Three Africans receive Animal Action Awards for their animal protection work
Three Africans dedicated to wildlife conservation were honored on October 17 in London by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) among nine total recipients. […]
IMF: Mauritania on the right track in implementing Fund reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Mauritania for its effective reforms, noting improvements in public finances, monetary policy, exchange rate flexibility, and governance, all […]
Dakhla Adds Ohio’s State Capital to its Sister Cities
Dakhla, the pearl of Moroccan Sahara, has signed a twinning agreement with American Columbus, Ohio’s State capital, confirming the strong US-Moroccan ties and dealing a […]
Nouakchott International Film Festival admitted to the list of Arab film Festivals
The Nouakchott International Film Festival (FIFN) has been included in the Union of Arab Film Festivals. The announcement was made at a press conference in […]
Libya: Book fair kicks off in Tripoli
Libya’s book fair has officially kicked off in Tripoli, after a 10-year hiatus. The event attracts a diverse range of participants from over 22 countries, […]
Tanker truck explosion in Nigeria kills over 140
More than 140 people died in northern Nigeria after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded while a crowd was collecting spilled gasoline, according to officials […]
AfDB, AFD strengthen partnership in favor of youth entrepreneurship
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have strengthened their partnership to support young entrepreneurs in Africa. AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina […]