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Burkina Faso bans French radio for airing ‘terrorist propaganda’

By Africanews with AFP Burkina Faso on Saturday ordered “the immediate suspension and until further notice” of Radio France Internationale (RFI), accusing it of having relayed an “intimidation message” attributed to a “terrorist leader”, the Burkinabe government spokesman announced. By having relayed this message, RFI “is thus contributing to a desperate manoeuvre by terrorist groups to…

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Dakar Fashion Week marks 20 years of style

By Africanews Last updated: 4 hours ago Senegal celebrated in style 20 years of Dakar Fashion Week on Saturday with a show at the historic island of Gorée, once associated with slavery. The event was organised by Adama N’Diaye, a French designer with Senegalese roots and owner of the French label Adama Paris. “I’m completely happy, my baby…

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World Cup 2022: Senegal paid for mistakes against England, says Aliou Cisse

2 hours ago Senegal coach Aliou Cisse identified defensive mistakes and a gulf in class as the main reasons behind their 3-0 defeat by England in the last-16 at the World Cup in Qatar. The Teranga Lions, who were without injured striker Sadio Mane and suspended midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye, made a positive start and…

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president’s fate in hands of the ANC

By Nomsa Maseko & Damian ZaneBBC News, Johannesburg and London Leaders of South Africa’s governing party are meeting to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future amid a corruption scandal that has led to calls for him to resign. He came to power pledging to tackle corruption but has now been caught up in his own crisis….

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Herzog becomes first Israeli president to visit Bahrain

AFP , Sunday 4 Dec 2022 Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived Sunday in Bahrain, the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the small Gulf kingdom since the two countries normalised relations in 2020. Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, was greeted at the airport by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani, according to pictures…

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African continent finally to receive 1st mpox vaccines

AP Africa’s top public health body says the continent is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines as a donation from South Korea.File Photo: A colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory that was captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research…

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Dior showcases fashion in shadow of Egypt’s pyramids

AFP , Saturday 3 Dec 2022 French fashion house Dior on Saturday held its first show at Egypt’s ancient Giza pyramids, presenting its 2023 fall men’s collection in the shadow of the millennia-old tombs. Dwarfed by the vast Giza necropolis — their imposing ridges illuminated by white light for the show — models showcased the collection…

Economy

The world marks International Day of Banks

By Halligan Agade -2 hours ago December 4 is the official International Day of Banks, marked globally to recognize the significant potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development. This is in addition to providing know-how, and the vital role of banking systems in contributing to the improvement of living standards….

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Burkina Faso government suspends broadcast of France’s RFI radio

By Halligan Agade -2 hours ago Burkina Faso’s government has suspended the broadcast of France’s RFI radio in the Sahel West African state over what it said were false reports and giving voice to militants, a statement from the government said. The statement said RFI on Saturday broadcast a message from a leader of a militant group…

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Egyptians demand the British Museum return the Rosetta Stone

By Rédaction Africanews and AP A priceless black granite slab. The Rosetta stone, a multi-translated inscription brought the seminal breakthrough in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Over 2 centuries after forces of the British Empire brought it to Great Britain from Egypt, growing calls demand its restitution. Monica Hana, is the organizer of one two petitions…