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Kenya: 83% increase in tourism revenues in 2022

Tourism-related revenues increased by 83% in Kenya in 2022 compared to 2021, but did not reach pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, the tourism minister said on...

Giant cook-up to encourage international recognition for Libyan couscous

Dozens of Libyan chefs held a giant cooking event at the ancient Roman theatre of Sabratha outside Tripoli earlier this month, in a bid...

Journalist arrives back in France after two years of captivity in Mali

French journalist, Olivier Dubois, arrived back in France on Tuesday after his release by Islamic extremists in Mali who had held him captive for...

Over 200 arrests in Kenyan protests against high cost of living

Police in Kenya said they had arrested 238 people during Monday’s violent protests over the cost of living which also saw 31 police officers...

EU fears “a collapse” of Tunisia

The European Union is concerned about the deterioration of the political and economic situation in Tunisia and fears a collapse of the country, declared...

East DR Congo attack toll rises to over 30

The toll of attacks on villages by militiamen on Saturday in Ituri, in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), rose from...

Police and protestors clash in Nairobi amid nationwide demonstrations

Kenyans took to the streets Monday (Mar. 20) for a day of action called by the opposition despite on a ban on the demonstrations. They...

Son of Namibian gay couple in citizenship limbo after court ruling

Namibia's Supreme Court on Monday overturned a decision by a lower court to grant citizenship to a gay couple's son who was born in...

Kenya: Police make arrests as opposition leads anti-government protests

At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in protests in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, organised by the opposition demanding the resignation...

Grain Deal: Russia ready to send food for free to African countries in need

Two days after the deal enabling export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea was prolonged, Russia's president gave guarantees to his African partners. Vladimir...

Putin: relations with Africa are a “priority” for Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that he gave "priority" to relations with African countries, as Moscow was looking for new partners to...

French journalist Olivier Dubois, hostage in the Sahel since 2021, has been released

The French journalist Olivier Dubois arrived free Monday at Niamey airport, nearly two years after being kidnapped in Mali by the jihadist alliance of...

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