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Equatorial Guinea votes with veteran ruler poised to extend 43 years in power

Equatorial Guinea went to the polls, with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been in power for more than 43 years, all-but certain of winning a record sixth term in what is one of the most authoritarian and enclosed states in the world. The 80-years-old has had the longest tenure of any living head […]

Nigeria: at least 30 civilians killed, many kidnapped by jihadists

At least 30 people were killed and many women and children were abducted Sunday evening by the Islamic State Group in West Africa (ISWAP), near a village close to the capital of Borno State, Maiduguri. The terrorists also burned around 30 vehicles, according to a statement from the local government. Despite the presence of African […]

UN Tourism Organization launches investment guide as Morocco claims Africa’s top tourism spot

Morocco has emerged as Africa’s leading tourist destination, welcoming 17.4 million visitors in 2024, surpassing traditional powerhouses like Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia. This achievement coincides with the United Nations Tourism Agency ‘s launch of a strategic investment initiative titled “Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Morocco.” According to official UN Tourism figures, tourism contributed […]