The flooding that hit the West African country on August 28 killed at least 75 people, authorities said Sunday, News.Aniamey reports. The Civil Protection Directorate, (DGPC), indicated Monday that 54 people of victims were killed by slumps while the 21 others were drawn. The Maradi region recorded the highest toll with 30 dead while Zinder […]
Gabon is marking a year since its military coup with a mix of celebration and cautious optimism. The overthrow of the Bongo family’s 56-year rule was widely hailed as a “liberation” by Gabonese tired of corruption and economic stagnation. In Libreville, the capital, crowds gathered to cheer interim president General Brice Oligui Nguema. There’s a […]
Russia could be on the verge of signing an agreement with Egypt as reports claim that a delegation of advisers is in Cairo to meet with officials. Egypt is expected to buy 24 advanced MiG-35 fighter jets as part of its switch towards using Russian military hardware. Negotiations have reached advanced stages. The MiG-35 jets […]
