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The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president.
13 Apr
The heads of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, signed on Thursday, together with the presidents of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, and Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, the first act of the 2030 World Cup, which will mark the celebration of the centenary of this competition.
7 Apr
Senegal has a new president. Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in today, marking a dramatic change for the former opposition figure who was in jail just a few weeks ago. The 44-year-old swept last month's elections on pledges of radical reform just days after being released from prison.
26 Mar
In countries like Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria, many people are unafraid to insult and ridicule their presidents - on social media or IRL. Kenyan officials this week, however, warned that "goons" who heckle President William Ruto will be arrested. Does it help to be rude to an African leader?
6 Mar
former French president François Hollande may be eyeing a political comeback?
3 Mar
Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby said on Saturday he plans to run in this year's long-awaited presidential race.
28 Feb
A dialogue practically mute in Senegal as most of the candidates snubbed President Macky Sall's talks to end weeks of political turmoil.
23 Feb
Macky Sall says April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of Senegal, but a national dialogue is needed before setting a new election date. Also, Rwanda and the EU strike a deal on raw materials, but DR Congo slams the move. Plus, many unwanted old European cars end up in West Africa to be sold; an apparent bargain that can cost lives and damage the environment.
22 Feb
Following days of protests, Sall's government released 300 prisoners in Senegal. The civil society now wants the election to be held before the end of his term in April.
2 Feb
Argentines have taken to the streets in the capital, Buenos Aires, over controversial economic reforms announced by the country's new President Javier Milei.
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader quits, claiming his party was hijacked by president's ruling party
26 Jan
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader quits, claiming his party was hijacked by president’s ruling party.
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Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to review the mining industry strategy to attract mineral exploration investments, reignite mining project development, and accelerate new mineral discoveries.
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Trump and Duda discussed a range of issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the November US presidential election, Trump is taking time to forge ties with foreign leaders.
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April 22 marks Earth Day, and this year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics". Over the past 60 years, around 7 billion tons of plastic have been produced, according to the UN. But only around 10 percent of it has been recycled. Initiatives are flourishing around the world to tackle the waste crisis, including new technology to improve recycling rates.