King Mohammed VI has appointed his son, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, to a senior coordinating role within the North African kingdom’s military, according to a statement from the royal court. The statement said the king, who serves as chief of the military general staff, had “graciously decided to appoint” the 22-year-old as coordinator of...
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Group Urges African Governments To End Media Restrictions
The Society for Journalism Enhancement Initiative has urged African governments to stop justifying restrictions on the media in the name of national security. The group’s convener, Gbemiga Bamidele, made the call on Saturday on occasion of the World Press Freedom Day. Bamidele said limiting press freedom in the name of security was counterproductive, arguing that...
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Jihadists Call For Unity To Take Over Mali
Jihadists in Mali called for a united front to bring down the junta in charge of the country since 2020 as it began a road blockade on the capital Bamako. The call followed joint weekend attacks by jihadist movements and Tuareg separatists against the ruling junta’s positions. On Thursday, the Group for the Support of...
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Uganda Court Sentences Man To Death For Children Murders
A Ugandan-American man has been sentenced to death for the murder of four children at a daycare centre in Kampala, a court ruling that has shocked the East African country.Prosecutors said Christopher Okello Onyum was arrested on April 2 while he attempted to flee the facility.They told the court that Onyum, who holds Ugandan and...
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Tinubu Backs Hamzat As Lagos Consensus Governorship Candidate
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus candidate of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) for the 2027 governorship election, signalling growing alignment among political stakeholders in the state. Tinubu gave the backing on Wednesday during a meeting with members of the GAC, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu...
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Six Sentenced For Life Over 2020 Jihadist Attack In Ivory Coast
Six people were on Tuesday jailed for life over a jihadist attack in 2020 that killed 14 soldiers at a border post in Ivory Coast, a lawyer involved in the case has revealed. The Lawyer Abdoulaye Ben Meite said six of the 45 defendants on trial for the attack in Kafolo received life sentences, while...
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Madagascar Expels French Diplomat Over Alleged Interference Claims
Madagascar said on Tuesday it had expelled a French diplomat after summoning France’s ambassador, citing suspected involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the country. The Indian Ocean island led since October by Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who took power following youth-led protests that forced out former president Andry Rajoel has experienced recurring political unrest. French ambassador...
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Mali’s Prime Minister Urges Public “Not To Give In To Panic” Following Jihadist Attacks
Mali’s Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has called on citizens to remain calm and “not give in to panic” following a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and allied Tuareg separatists. Speaking after visiting injured victims in Kati, Maiga said the assaults were aimed at destabilising the country and undermining state authority. “The enemy’s objective...
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Nokia Names Egypt Regional Hub For Mideeast, Africa Support
Nokia has designated Egypt as its regional support hub for the Middle East and Africa, establishing a centralised operational base in Cairo to enhance service delivery and customer support. The move comes as digital transformation accelerates across the region, driven by the expansion of 5G networks, increased cloud adoption and rising data consumption. These trends...
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Dozens Killed In Eastern Chad Ethnic Clashes
At least 42 people were killed in clashes between ethnic groups in eastern Chad, authorities said on Sunday, in violence triggered by a dispute over access to a water well. Fighting broke out on Saturday in Guereda, a sub-prefecture in Wadi Fira province, a government delegate said. Senior officials, including ministers and the army chief...