Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August. The military takeover happened hours after election…
Chelsea swoops for Man City starlet Cole Palmer
Chelsea has signed England U-21 international Cole Palmer from Manchester City for £42.5 million pounds ($54 million). The attacking midfielder has agreed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with…
UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance
Addressing the recent series of military coups predominantly in Africa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday underscored the importance of establishing lasting democratic governance backed by the rule of law.…
AU expresses deep concern over increasing cyber threats
The African Union (AU) on Thursday expressed deep concern over the increasing cyber threats and attacks in Africa and beyond. The statement was made by the AU's Peace and…
Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema to be sworn in as transitional president
Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as Gabon's "transitional president" next Monday before the Constitutional Court at the presidency, announced Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, spokesperson of the Committee for the…
Egypt’s Mediterranean city gains global fame in shipbuilding
In Egypt's northern coastal city of Ezbet al-Borg, where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea, dozens of shipbuilding workers were busy putting the final touches on a luxurious tourist…
Ben Ezra Synagogue: Oldest Jewish temple in Egypt opened after restoration
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Thursday opened Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in the country after undergoing restoration work, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in…
El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant: Egypt permits construction of plant’s final unit
Egypt's nuclear regulatory authority granted on Wednesday permission to establish the fourth and final unit at the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, with a generating capacity equivalent to 1200 megawatts. …
Music school gives underprivileged youth in Cairo a chance to succeed
"Our main goal is to help students study music and find suitable jobs with good salaries for the graduates," said Ashraf Kenawy, general manager of the DAR.
Niger’s junta instructs police to expel French ambassador
Niger's police has been instructed to proceed the expulsion of French Ambassador to the country Sylvain Itte, after the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum granted to him, said an official…