Remaining US troops stationed in Niger’s Agadez drone base in the north will leave the country by early August, according to a US commander. Niger’s junta, who seized power in a coup last year, has demanded that US and French anti-jihadist forces leave the country. French troops have since December completed their withdrawal. Issued on: 24/07/2024 – 16:19 1 min The US troop withdrawal from Niger, as demanded by the West African country’s military regime, will be completed in early August, a US general said Wednesday.”The withdrawal is going well,” General Kenneth Ekman, US commander for Africa, told reporters…
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Four opposition ministers are amongst Kenya’s newly reformed cabinet. President William Ruto has invited them to be part of his national unity government as he scrambles to ease a crisis that forced him to sack almost his entire cabinet earlier this month. All four are leading figures in Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the main party in the Azimio opposition coalition. Their inclusion is in response to weeks of youth-led, nationwide anti-government protests.
Back to homepage / Shows / Eye on Africa Issued on: 30/07/2024 – 22:31Modified: 30/07/2024 – 22:34 11:49 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices Algeria pulls its ambassador to France after paris throws is support behind Morocco’s stalled plan to establish limited autonomy for Western Sahara. The move puts France at odds with Algiers which backs Polisario front separatists demanding full independence. Also, the borr plummets as Ethiopia floats the currency to unlock a multibillion dollar loan fro the IMF. The country’s been chasing a difficult path to…
Lunar Landing Cafe in Brompton has out of this world desserts that kids (and adults!) will love. Located in the back streets of Brompton, Lunar Landing is a popular new cafe and with good reason – their cakes and desserts look amazing and taste amazing too. There’s plenty to choose from, and you’ll want to order a drink here too. The hot chocolate not only looks impressive, it’s one of the best hot chocolates we’ve tasted and it’s perfect for kids. Lunar Landing’s signature dessert is the Full Moon, a cake filled with guava mousse, hawthorn berries and almond sponge.…
Glazing is a technique that has long been used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings and structures. By applying a thin layer of transparent material such as glass or acrylic to surfaces, glazing can transform the appearance of a space, making it more visually appealing and inviting. In this article, we will explore how glazing can improve the aesthetic appeal of buildings, from enhancing natural light and creating a sense of openness to adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any design. Whether you are renovating a home or designing a new commercial space, glazing can be a…
African sporting fans are holding their breath on the eve of the official opening of the Paris Olympics. Some of the action has already kicked off with the Rugby Sevens and football having started on Wednesday – two sports that are particularly close to the heart of many South Africans. Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton Mckenzie told FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith about the squad’s excitement about going for gold in the French capital.
When President Biden abandoned his re-election campaign this month, citing the need to “pass the torch to a new generation,” some of the most envious accolades he received came from 6,000 miles away.In central Africa, in coastal Cameroon, many are longing for their president, Paul Biya — at 91 the world’s oldest leader — to take a leaf out of President Biden’s book. But most think he never will.“He’ll do everything to remain in power,” said Lukong Usheno Kiven, a human rights advocate based in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, where Mr. Biya has been in power for 42 years.Mr.…
Tuareg rebels in northern Mali on Saturday said they had killed and injured dozens of government soldiers and mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner Group in fighting over two days near the border with Algeria. Mali’s army said two of its soldiers were killed and 10 were injured.
A Libyan court on Sunday handed jail sentences to more than 10 current and former officials for their links to the deadly collapse of two dams outside the coastal city of Derna in September. The resulting flood killed thousands of people, according to the World Health Organization.
The Wagner mercenary group reported on Monday that its fighters, alongside Malian soldiers, suffered casualties during intense clashes with Tuareg rebels near Mali’s border with Algeria. Despite claims by Malian authorities that Russian forces in the country are trainers rather than mercenaries, Wagner confirmed its involvement in the fighting, which saw significant losses on both sides. Issued on: 29/07/2024 – 13:33 1 min Russia’s Wagner mercenary group said on Monday that its fighters and Malian soldiers took losses in heavy fighting against Tuareg rebels near Mali’s border with Algeria.Mali, where military authorities seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021,…