King Mohammed VI wearing yellow jellaba

Bahrain: King’s visit to Kazakhstan marks new cooperation era

His Majesty King Hamad of Bahrain, during a visit to Kazakhstan, revealed plans for major investments and creation of a free trade zone between the two countries. While appreciating the hospitality of Kazahk President Nursultan Nazarbayev, King Hamad hailed the signing of the memoranda of understanding which will bolster and provide a platform for cooperation […]

Algiers stadium tragedy raises alarm over fans’ safety

At least three fans were killed and 74 others were injured in a stadium in Algiers, when a metal barrier and a section of the southern stand gave way, sending dozens of supporters plunging several meters into the lower levels of the stadium. What was meant to be a historic night of celebration for Mouloudia […]

Race to lead AfDB heats up as Adesina’s tenure nears end

As Akinwumi Adesina prepares to step down after a transformative decade as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), five candidates from across the continent are competing to succeed him in an election set for 29 May in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Five contenders — Swazi Tshabalala (South Africa), Amadou Hott (Senegal), Samuel Munzele Maimbo (Zambia), […]