Yaya Toure not contemplating retirement
Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure has no immediate plans to retire from football and has not ruled out playing in the Middle East, United States or Asia.
Africa
Sudan protest leaders, army rulers plan more talks on power transfer
Protest leaders and Sudan’s army rulers will hold more talks over transferring power to a civilian administration after a round of negotiations ended Saturday, as thousands of demonstrators massed outside the army headquarters.
Anti-Haftar forces near Libya capital launch counter-attack
Forces loyal to Libya’s unity government announced Saturday a counter-attack against military strongman Khalifa Haftar’s fighters, as clashes south of the capital Tripoli intensified.
Jeffrey Schlupp: Ghana star big injury doubt for Africa Cup of Nations
Ghana’s Jeffrey Schlupp is a big doubt for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations after the Crystal Palace star confirms an injury has brought his season to an end.
Sudan protest leaders to meet military rulers: campaigner
Protest leaders are to hold talks Saturday with Sudan’s military rulers who have so far resisted calls to transfer power to a civilian administration, two leading figures in the protests told AFP.
Algeria protesters keep up pressure on regime
Protesters in Algeria have demonstrated for a ninth straight Friday against the country’s leadership amid calls for the departure of the powerful military’s chief of staff.
Africa: Africa’s Problem With Tax Avoidance
[Deutsche Welle] Every year African countries lose at least $50 million in taxes — more than the amount of foreign development aid. So where is it all going and how can multinational companies be held to account?
‘I’m going to die’: Survivor recounts Mali ethnic massacre
The sun had yet to rise and Ada Diallo was preparing for morning prayers when gunfire rang out in her village in central Mali. The 55-year-old ran through the darkness to the home of the local spiritual leader.
Africa: 2019 AFCON – Siasia, Udeze, Erico Warn Eagles Against Complacency
[Vanguard] Former Super Eagles striker and head coach Samson Siasia believes Nigeria are in an easy group at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations but has also admonished the team to be wary of the hunger of the supposedly weaker opponents.
Egyptians vote in referendum to extend Sisi’s rule
Egyptians started voting Saturday in a referendum that aims to cement the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the former coup leader who presents himself as a rock of stability in a turbulent region.
Africa: Dozens of African Refugees Flown from Unstable Libya to Niger
[VOA] The U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) reports 163 refugees from sub-Saharan Africa, who were detained in horrific conditions in Libya, have been flown out of the battle-scarred country to safety in Niger.
In pictures: Wearing fancy dress for big yams in Nigeria
A festival celebrating this year’s planting season brings together thousands of people in Nigeria.
Egypt vote on referendum extending el-Sissi’s rule to 2030
Egyptians are voting on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030.
Africa: How the BUILD Act Can Invigorate U.S. Economic Ties
[allAfrica] Since the U.S. BUILD Act was signed into law last October, many people across Africa as well as members of the Africa Diaspora have been asking what this global initiative might do to help revitalize American engagement with the continent. The answer is: quite a lot!
Ethiopia Appoints New Defense and Foreign Ministers
The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) approved the nominations Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed put forward for three ministerial posts on April 18, 201
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the death of Major General Francis Vib-Sanziri of Ghana, Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Major General Francis Vib-Sanziri of Ghana, Head of Mission and Forc
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More than 3,400 classrooms damaged or destroyed by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, says UN Children’s Fund
The latest assessment by UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, indicates that around 3,40
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Attack on International Rescue Committee (IRC) supported hospital in DRC leads to loss of life; IRC Ebola responders caught in violence
Three IRC staff caught up in attack that led to tragic loss of life of an Ebola Response staff member; IRC stands with the community and sister organizations in mourning thi
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Sudan protesters ‘to name transitional government’
The transitional authority would replace the military junta which toppled President Bashir last week.
Bring ‘criminal Bashir’ to justice, say Darfur victims
Hawwa Yousef is still haunted by memories of the day when mounted gunmen swept through her village in Sudan’s Darfur region in 2004, killing scores of villagers including her son.