Security
Nine Zimbabweans prosecuted in South Africa for alleged departure to the war in Ukraine
Arrested at OR Tambo airport and in a hotel in Johannesburg, the nine men are being held in custody in two separate proceedings.
Sékou Sangaré
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African Sport
USM Alger beats Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 and wins its second African Super Cup
The people of Algiers made the difference thanks to Zakaria Draoui, Saadi Radouani, and Ahmed Khaldi. The club pockets $500,000 after its victory in Pretoria.
Politics
Nigerian judiciary cancels Atiku’s candidacy ahead of January election
A Federal High Court has invalidated the leadership that had endorsed him. The candidate and his party announce an appeal ahead of the presidential election on January 16.
Society
Burkina Faso: Police Searching for Family of an Ivorian Taken into Care in Ouagadougou
Identified as Abdoulaye Traoré, this man was taken into care on Tuesday in the Burkinabe capital. A call has been made to locate his relatives.
Health
Africa CDC asks Riyadh to lift Ebola-related restrictions against Kenya
The African Union health agency considers the Saudi measures disproportionate as no new cases have been reported in Kenya since October 19.
Health
Chad Makes Dengue Treatment Free Amid Pressure on Hospitals
The measure covers consultations, tests, and care in public facilities, while additional beds and a sanitation campaign are expected to strengthen the response.
Diplomacy
Ghana says it has obtained from Moscow a halt to the recruitment of its nationals
The assurance given to Vladimir Putin must cover irregular channels as well as voluntary commitments, while Accra estimates that hundreds of Ghanaians have joined the conflict.
Football
The U15 Elephants lose 2-1 to Argentina after their victory against Kyrgyzstan
Ivory Coast won its first match of the day 4-0 before losing to Argentina in Group B of the tournament held in Baku.
Security
In Gabon, five people remain missing after the sinking of a drilling platform
The Prospector 5 sank off the coast of Mayumba with 115 people on board. The companies involved confirm 110 survivors and a technical investigation.
Schools & Training
An employment office opens at the industrial vocational high school in Daloa
The program must support students in their search for internships and connect them with the opportunities offered by the Youth Employment Agency.
Health
Kenya records a second death among nine Ebola cases
A 65-year-old woman placed in quarantine died on Friday in Nairobi, bringing the Kenyan toll to two deaths among nine confirmed infections.
Economy
The box of horse mackerel and mackerel temporarily decreases by 2,500 FCFA
The agreement reached Thursday in Abidjan reduces the price of the 20 kg carton to 30,500 FCFA and provides for monitoring of the reduction up to the consumer.
Diplomacy
Ghana discusses reparations related to slavery with Europe
Accra says it is engaging with several European partners on the restitution of cultural objects and other forms of reparations related to the transatlantic slave trade.
Diplomacy
John Mahama does not close the door to Russian aid against terrorism in the Sahel
The Ghanaian president believes that any partner genuinely committed to combating armed groups must be able to support the countries in the region.
Miscellaneous News
A 65-year-old swimmer killed by a shark at Orient Beach
The victim was swimming with a group on Tuesday morning at KuGompo. Authorities have closed Orient Beach and Eastern Beach until further notice.
African Sport
ASEC challenges MAS of Fès after a winless start in Ligue 1
The Mimosas will play the first leg of the second preliminary round on Sunday in Morocco. They have overcome the first continental hurdle but are still seeking a victory in the league.