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Rwanda’s Kagame set to extend his 24-year-long presidency in Monday election

As Rwandans go to the polls on Monday July 15 to elect a President, the incumbent Paul Kagame is expected to win a fourth term in office, as he is running virtually unopposed after three decades in power in the eastern African nation. The 66-year-old Kagame led the rebel movement that ended 1994 genocide in […]

Morocco expects tourism windfall from 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco is poised to reap substantial economic and tourism benefits from hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), with projections indicating up to 1 million additional tourist arrivals and 12 billion dirhams ($1.32 bln) in supplementary revenue. Scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the tournament is expected to […]

Lebanon to Get 1st Batch of French Weapons Next April

Lebanon will start receiving by the mid of April French armaments destined to enhance the defence capacities of its beleaguered army, challenged by well-equipped Hezbollah group and regional powers. The French-made weapons to be delivered to Beirut includes armoured vehicles, armed vessels, combat helicopters, ammunition and communications equipment Lebanon has purchased these armaments thanks to […]