Africa
Blossoming jacaranda trees brighten up the streets of South African cities
Jacaranda trees have become a symbol of spring in South Africa's Gauteng province.
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Africa
Nigeria: NDLEA arrests suspected drug kingpin at Lagos Airport
Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has arrested a 40-year-old man described as a “notorious drug lord” at Lagos’ Murtala Mohammed International Airport as he prepared to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.
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Mali: African Union Commission calls for urgent international action on security crisis
The chairperson of the Commission expressed "deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Mali."
Africa
Al Ahly defeat Zamalek 2-0 to claim Egypt Super Cup final
Al Ahly confirmed its dominance of Egyptian football on Sunday with a resounding 2-0 victory over historic rivals Zamalek in the country’s Super Cup final, thanks to goals from Achraf Bencharki and Marwan Attia
Africa
Angola celebrates 50 years of independence as social inequalities persist
Issues related to poverty, unemployment or access to education remain widespread in Angola.
Africa
Blossoming jacaranda trees brighten up the streets of South African cities
Jacaranda trees have become a symbol of spring in South Africa's Gauteng province.
Africa
Nigeria: NDLEA arrests suspected drug kingpin at Lagos Airport
Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has arrested a 40-year-old man described as a “notorious drug lord” at Lagos’ Murtala Mohammed International Airport as he prepared to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.
Africa
Mali: African Union Commission calls for urgent international action on security crisis
The chairperson of the Commission expressed "deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Mali."
Africa
Al Ahly defeat Zamalek 2-0 to claim Egypt Super Cup final
Al Ahly confirmed its dominance of Egyptian football on Sunday with a resounding 2-0 victory over historic rivals Zamalek in the country’s Super Cup final, thanks to goals from Achraf Bencharki and Marwan Attia
Africa
Unique marble mask unearthed at Carthage's Tofet site in Tunisia
The Ministry of Culture hailed this find as a "unique testimony to the richness of the Punic-Carthaginian heritage".
Africa
Liberian icon George Weah calls on fans to join the fight to rid football of racism
Football icon George Weah has called on fans to join the fight to rid football of racism. The former Liberian president and former international player was speaking at a two-day session of the FIFA Players’ Voice Panel in Rabat.
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Niger's Tchiani keeps border with Benin closed, citing security concerns
Speaking at a rally, the Nigerien leader accused Benin of hosting foreign troops.