Africa News Bulletin

November 16, 2023

Springbok Bongi Mbonambi Faces Potential Sideline For The Rest Of The Season.

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Sharks coach John Plumtree delivered a somber update on Wednesday (Nov. 15), indicating that the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok, Bongi Mbonambi, might be sidelined for an extended period due to a knee injury. The 32-year-old hooker was compelled to exit the field early during the World Cup final triumph against New Zealand …

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Archer Aviation Leads the Charge in Urban Air Mobility with Innovative Flying Taxis.

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Archer Aviation is propelling the dream of flying taxis into a tangible reality with its groundbreaking development of Midnight—a four-passenger electric-powered vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. At the Dubai Airshow, Billy Nolen, the company’s chief safety officer, affirmed that what once belonged to the realm of science fiction is now turning into a remarkable …

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Madagascar’s Incumbent Rajoelina Expresses Confidence in People’s Choice as He Casts Vote.

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Madagascar’s incumbent President Andry Rajoelina cast his vote in the presidential election held on Thursday, November 16th, among 13 candidates competing for the top position. However, 10 of the other contenders urged voters to boycott the elections, alleging an “institutional coup” favoring Rajoelina. With approximately 11 million registered voters in a country of roughly 30 …

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Tunisia Prepares Ahead of World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Against Sao Tome and Principe.

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In anticipation of their World Cup 2026 qualification Group H opener against Sao Tome and Principe, Tunisia’s national team conducted a training session in the nation’s capital on Monday. Despite recent setbacks, including a 2-0 loss to Japan in a friendly match on October 17 and a 4-0 defeat to South Korea before that, Jalel …

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Togo: Two Journalists Jailed for Defamation Against Minister.

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Two journalists from Togo, Loïc Lawson, the director of Flambeau des Démocrates newspaper, and Anani Sossou, a freelance journalist, were arrested and imprisoned in Lomé. They face accusations of defamation after making claims on social media alleging that a minister had experienced a theft of approximately 600,000 euros from his residence, as reported by their …

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Togo’s Electoral Register Declared ‘Reliable’ by OIF.

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An assessment conducted by the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) has labeled Togo’s electoral register as “reliable,” a crucial step ahead of the imminent legislative and regional elections. The evaluation, carried out by a team of three experts in Lomé from October 20 to 27, 2023, aimed at verifying the transparency and accuracy of …

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Ethiopia Embraces US Decision to Resume Food Aid Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis.

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Ethiopia extended a warm reception to the recent announcement by the US Development Agency (USAID) regarding the resumption of food aid delivery across the country. The aid had been suspended in June but is set to resume following an agreement to oversee aid distribution. USAID disclosed its plans on Tuesday to restart deliveries from the …

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ATFX acquires Khwezi Financial Services, a licensed ODP in South Africa

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ATFX, an online trading services provider, has announced the acquisition of a licensed ODP (Over-the-Counter Derivative Provider) in South Africa following the successful purchase of Khwezi Financial Services, which is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). This strategic move further solidifies ATFX’s global presence and strengthens its position as a key player in …

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Kaspersky opens its first African Transparency Center in Rwanda

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As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky has announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African region. The new center, located in Kigali, Rwanda, is opening as part of Kaspersky’s Global Transparency Initiative, established to highlight the reliability of the company’s solutions and advocate for greater transparency throughout the …

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Morocco: Four Men Found Guilty of Teenage Girl’s Rape- Sentence Extended to Four Years.

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A Moroccan court has raised the sentences of four men involved in the rape of a teenage girl in the country’s southern region to four years’ imprisonment, overturning their initial one-year sentences, as confirmed by the prosecution. The victim, Fatima-Zahra, was 15 years old at the time of the assault, which took place in a …

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