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Tunisia: Parliament Adopts Anti-racism Law

Tunisia’s parliament on Tuesday adopted a law criminalizing racist speech, incitement to hatred and discrimination. The legislation was approved, after a lengthy debate, with 125 members of parliament voting for it, one against and five abstaining. The law was a response to the assault of an Ivorian on a Tunis street in July that triggered […]

Guinea Football Federation Belies “Walkout” Claims against Morocco in AFCON 1976

Guinea’s Football Federation has smacked fake-news makers alleging Moroccan players left the pitch during their 1976 Africa Cup of Nations final match. The Federation has also denounced the baseless rumours claiming it challenges Morocco’s 1976 AFCON win. These false rumours were circulated on social media networks and reproduced by anti-Moroccan news platforms after CAF Appeal […]

FAO warns of rising hunger levels in Africa, despite farm potential

Hunger levels in Africa are following a worrying trajectory despite the continent’s potential in terms of arable land and abundant resources, FAO chief QU Dongyu said. The lingering impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, raging conflicts, the adverse effects of climate change and economic shocks have worsened hunger prospects in Africa, Dongyu told the 33rd […]