Cameroon in Crisis: Protests Erupt as Opposition Claims Victory Ahead of Official Results

Tensions have surged in Cameroon following opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s declaration of victory in the 12 October presidential election, days before official results are due. Clashes broke out in Douala and other cities as protesters rallied against what they allege are attempts to manipulate the vote. Tchiroma, a former government spokesperson under President Paul […]

Morocco commemorates 65th anniversary of death of late King Mohammed V; Sovereign and royal family members visit his grave

Morocco is commemorating this Thursday, Ramadan 10, 1445 A.H., in an atmosphere of piety the 65th anniversary of the passing away of the late Mohammed V; a moment to honor the Father of the Nation, the architect of the Kingdom’s independence, and a symbol of people’s struggle for freedom and liberation. On this commemoration, King […]

Seychelles lifts state of emergency measure after explosion, rains, flooding in northern region

Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan announced Thursday afternoon that the African country was no longer under state of emergency after the northern region of Mahe was earlier in the day the scene of an explosion in a storage area for explosives and damages caused by heavy rains and flooding. Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency in […]