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Thirty years after its first free elections, South Africa is preparing for legislative and provincial elections on May 29, just before the presidential election. Polls suggest that the ANC might lose its absolute majority in the Assembly for the first time. Plagued by allegations of corruption and poor governance, the party that fought against Apartheid is now challenged by dissent from former President Jacob Zuma, who will represent another party. Marianne Séverin, research associate at the Les Afriques dans le monde…

 Arbaco, April, 10, 2024 (AX) - Hogaamiyaha dowladda Fedaraalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa maanta munaasabadda maalinta koowaad ee farxada Ciida Soonfureed Muqdisho kula qaatay qaar ka mid ah Caruurta Aabayaashood ay ku geeriyoodeen dagaalada dalka looga xureynayo kooxda Al-shabaab.Wuxuu sheegay Hogaamiye Xasan Sheekh in ciidamadii naftooda ku waayay difaaca dalka iyo dadka Soomaaliyeed in baal dahabi ah ku jiraan, islamarkaana dowladdiisa ay joogteyn doonto xuquuq u gaar ah caruurta agoonta ah ee Aabayaashood u…

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Stéphane Séjourné, met with Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in Nairobi on April 6, 2024.Image: PCS/X Kenya and France agreed to strengthen their bilateral relations and enhance the infrastructure and transport sector through a finalized agreement. Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, highlighted the importance of upgrading the Nairobi commuter railway with the funding provided by the agreement. The…

Saudi Arabia (AX) - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia on Saturday to enhance cooperation and strengthen relations. During their discussions, the two leaders also talked about economic investments, trade, defense, and security. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed Saudi Arabia's backing for the unity and autonomy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, emphasizing that the recent MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland poses a challenge to regional…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud asserts that the constitutional modifications are inevitable and are integral to the country's advancement, stressing that progress has long been desired and will not be hindered by anyone. Somalia has initiated the implementation of constitutional changes through the parliament, with the approval of the first four sections by President Hassan Sheikh. However, opposition to these changes has been voiced by Northeastern State, a region in the north of the country. In his…

First trial on April 9 in Gabon in Patience Dabany case. Former president Ali Bongo's mother filed a complaint against the top eight PDG officials, accusing them of unlawful disturbances following her removal in March. On that day, her son, former president Ali Bongo, was ousted from the party presidency, and the eight targeted by the complaint were appointed to lead the PDG.

On October 11, 2023, an aerial view captured buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes in the Jabalya camp for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City. Yahya Hassouna/AFP/Getty Images After six months of ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel's allies are growing impatient. The death toll continues to rise, yet Israel lacks a clear strategy for resolving the war. Despite facing global criticism and accusations of genocide, Israel persists in targeting Hamas in Gaza. Pressure mounts from international organizations and even close…

Mogadishu - The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamse Abdi Barre, announced new cabinet members, including internal affairs, security, and foreign affairs ministers on Sunday.Prime Minister Hamse appointed Ahmed Moalim Fiqi as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Fiqi previously served as the government's internal affairs minister.Ali Yusuf Ali Hoosh, a member of the Lower House of Parliament, has been appointed as the Minister of Internal Affairs for the federal government.The security minister, Gen.…

Following his interview with RFI, Gabon's current coach, Thierry Mouyouma, sparked a reaction from his predecessor, Patrice Neveu. Neveu felt targeted when Mouyouma mentioned the importance of discipline and patriotism within the team.

In Garowe, Puntland security forces apprehended an auto rickshaw driver accused of fatally shooting a soldier from Nugaal region on Sunday.Traders reported that the soldier, part of the market security for Eid, was murdered in the Garowe market.There has been no official explanation for the soldier's killing, identified as Abdihakin Fiqi.However, sources suggest the suspect shot the soldier during a dispute over tax payment when the soldier stopped the auto-rickshaw.The suspect is currently under police custody in Garowe.