Togo is considering the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as indicated by the Togolese Foreign Minister during an interview with Voxafrica on Thursday. When asked about the potential membership in the Alliance of Sahel States, Minister Robert Dussey stated, “It is the decision of the President …
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Gaza ceasefire to begin Sunday after Israeli security cabinet approval
Muhamad Yehia This could see the first group of Israeli hostages released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners during that day. It is hoped the agreement will pave the way for an end to the 15-month-old war in the Palestinian enclave, which began when the militant group attacked Israel on 7 …
Read More »Morocco tops Africa’s tourism charts with record-breaking growth
Muhamad Yehia Morocco has officially become Africa’s most visited country, attracting 17.4 million international tourists in 2024, according to a Ministry of Tourism report. This marked a significant leap of 20% from the previous year and a 33% jump compared to 2019’s pre-pandemic figures of 13 million. The surge in …
Read More »Lebanon: newly-elected president receives visit from French president Macron
Muhamad Yehia He is among the first major international leaders to visit Lebanon’s new president. Emmanuel Macron’s twelve-hour visit comes just eight days after the presidential election that saw Aoun fill a position left vacant for over two years as a result of political power struggles and divisions. The French …
Read More »Sierra Leone calls back ambassador after drug seizure in Guinea embassy incident
Muhamad Yehia Serra Leone has recalled its ambassador to Guinea after a vehicle belonging to the country’s embassy was found with seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine. Guinea’s authorities impounded the vehicle on Monday and detained its occupants, suspecting them of trafficking drugs. According to Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Alhaji Musa …
Read More »‘Symbol of resistance’: Lumumba, the Congolese hero killed before his prime
Muhamad Yehia Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Shortly before noon on a Thursday in June 1960, 34-year-old Patrice Lumumba stepped up to the podium at the Palace of the Nation in Leopoldville (current-day Kinshasa) with a dream to unite his newly liberated country. Standing before dignitaries and politicians, including …
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