Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools
Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are forecast for two weeks.
Namibia Calls for Reparations Talks With Germany
More than a century after the Herero-Nama genocide, Namibian communities are seeking compensation, land redistribution, and a seat at the table.
Nigeria’s Constitution Review Makes Women’s Inclusion a Priority
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s constitution is getting a revamp, and this time a committee tasked with the responsibility says women’s inclusion in political offices is a priority. Women hold a tiny fraction of the seats in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Three of the 109 senators and 15 of the 360 members in the House of Representatives are…
Senegal Constitutional Council Finds Election Delay Unlawful
DAKAR, SENEGAL — Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Thursday ruled that parliament’s unprecedented postponement of the February 25 presidential vote was not in line with the constitution, pitching the country into a new phase of electoral uncertainty. Opposition presidential candidates and lawmakers last week filed several legal challenges to the bill that delayed the vote to December…
Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it’s given after infection
Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those infected dying. A vaccine has now been shown to cut that mortality rate in half.
Afcon celebrations continue in Ivory Coast — BBC Africa
If you thought #AFCON2023 celebrations were over, think again! 🥅 ⚽️ 🎉 🇨🇮 Ivorians are still celebrating their third Afcon trophy, having matched Nigeria’s 🇳🇬 record of three titles. The mood is jubilant in the streets of #Abidjan, as large crowds welcome home their national team. 🏆 #Afcon #AfconChampions #TheElephants #IvoryCoast #Football #Afcon2023 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa…
Watching the Africa cup of Nations soccer final in a bar in Lagos
While millions of fans were watching the super bowl in the U.S., billions have been watching the African cup of nations soccer tournament and Sunday’s final between hosts Cote D’Ivoire and Nigeria.
Playing Soccer in $1.50 Sandals That Even Gucci Wants to Copy
In Ivory Coast, lêkê are the preferred footwear for amateur games and almost everything else.
Cameroon Opposition Calls for Single Candidate to Face Biya in Next Election
Yaounde, Cameroon — Leaders of Cameroon’s main opposition party say they are negotiating with more than 30 opposition leaders to present a single candidate in the next election, should 91-year-old President Paul Biya be incapacitated by ill health. The opposition reacted after Biya, who has ruled for more than four decades, made no mention of running…
Congo’s president is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
The results of the Dec. 20 election were announced amid calls from the opposition and civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to logistical problems they said had undermined the balloting. (Image credit: Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP)