Namibian medallist reopens athletics ‘intersex’ debate
Tokyo – At just 18 years of age and with an Olympic silver medal in the bank, Christine Mboma... Read more
4 Aug, 2021
Nigeria files fresh terrorism charges against Shia cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky
Kano – Nigeria has filed fresh terrorism charges against a Shia Muslim cleric, Ibrahim Zakzaky, a prosecution lawyer said... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
Both sides in Cameroon conflict must protect civilians, says HRW
Yaounde – Human Rights Watch on Monday urged authorities in Cameroon to protect civilians caught up in a conflict... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
Tanzania opposition arrests dent hopes of political change
Dar es Salaam – When Samia Suluhu Hassan took up the reins of power in Tanzania four months ago,... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
‘Still so unreal’ – Tatjana Schoenmaker ‘shocked’ at record-breaking gold
Tokyo – South African Tatjana Schoenmaker said it felt “so unreal” after she smashed the long-standing women’s 200m breaststroke... Read more
1 Aug, 2021
France clears extradition of Burkina ex-leader’s brother Francois Compaore
Paris – France on Friday cleared the extradition of Francois Compaore, the brother of Burkina Faso’s former president, to... Read more
1 Aug, 2021
In Tunis cafes, cynicism saps opposition to president’s power grab
Tunis – Under a blazing Tunis sun, cafe owner Radhi al-Chawich is chatting amicably with customers when he lets... Read more
31 Jul, 2021
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare fails drug test, out of Olympics
Tokyo – Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been barred from the Olympics after failing a drug test, the first... Read more
31 Jul, 2021
Waste pickers fear for future at Senegalese mega dump
Dakar – Scores of pickers move along a raised platform of rubbish, scooping up pieces of plastic with iron... Read more
29 Jul, 2021
Court to rule on illegal assets of E Guinea president son
Paris – France’s top appeals court on Wednesday rules on the conviction handed to the powerful son of the... Read more
28 Jul, 2021
