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Sierra Leone imposes curfew amid anti-government protests

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Anti-government protesters in Sierra Leone have clashed with police in the streets of the capital, Freetown, as tensions over the rising cost of living turned deadly in the West African nation. In a national broadcast on Wednesday, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said that “lives of both policemen and civilians were lost”, without giving further details. He announced a nationwide curfew from 3pm local time (15:00 GMT). The protesters demanded the departure of President Julius Maada Bio, who was elected in 2018 and still has 10 months left in his term. The demonstrators chanted “Bio must go” as they made their way through the capital, Freetown. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem […]

⚽ Is women’s football in Africa at a turning point? | The Stream

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This year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was nothing short of proof that popularity of women’s football is growing exponentially. 45,000 people gathered to watch the South African women’s team Banyana Banyana (The Girls) beat hosts Morocco, to clinch the championship trophy and earn a place in next year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Sports commentators say women’s football is gaining in popularity, in prize money and in participation on the international stage. The South African Football Association has announced that more than 400,000 women and girls are now playing football through its digital platform, MySAFA. It has also launched a professional league for women. Morocco’s […]

Lavrov denigrates West’s stance towards Africa on Ethiopia visit

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Moscow supports Ethiopia’s efforts to stabilise its internal political situation in remarks that sought to draw a contrast with what he presented as meddling by the West. Lavrov was in Addis Ababa on Wednesday wrapping up a four-nation African tour aimed at drumming up support for Moscow at a time of confrontation with Western powers over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Most African nations, mindful of economic interests and historical ties with both Russia and the West, have declined to take sides over Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find […]

World Cup 2022: Which are the African teams to watch? AJ #shorts

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Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson takes you through the African teams to look out for at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. Want to see more? Our latest World Cup Countdown show puts the spotlight on African football. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #WorldCup2022 #Africa #FIFA2022 #Tunisia #Morocco #Cameroon #Senegal #Ghana

Kenyans protest against high prices, national debt as vote nears

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In Kenya, demonstrators on the streets of Nairobi are showing their frustration ahead of August general elections. People are unhappy about rising prices, stagnating wages and a large national debt. Politicians are using this campaign season to promise to fix the economy. But many voters are not convinced, saying they are disillusioned and do not trust their leaders. Economists say a new government will find it hard to lessen the burden for most people. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi, Kenya. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Kenya #KenyaEconomicCrisis #KenyaInflation

Kenya food security: Rising temperatures drive food price inflation

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Rising temperatures are worsening the global food crises as the prices of wheat and other crops increase exponentially. Crops have not reached full harvest because of the heat and that is affecting farmers’ livelihoods. For Kenyans, severe drought is raising concerns about food security. People in northern Kenya’s Wajir county are waiting for cash payouts from the Kenyan government, to help them cope with rising food prices and a recurring drought. According to the United Nations, millions of people in east Africa are facing food shortages. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Kenya’s Wajir county. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us […]

ECOWAS meeting: Bloc set to discuss politics, regional violence

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West African leaders are due to meet in Ghana’s capital as the region sees an increase in attacks by armed groups. Leaders of the ECOWAS bloc are also expected to review sanctions imposed on a number of countries under military rule. Another concern for West African leaders as their economies struggle, is the rise of protests against inflation and shortages. Analysts expect more demonstrations like the ones recently seen in Ghana, sparked by the rising cost of living. And they say, there is little regional leaders can do to stop this from happening. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Accra, Ghana. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us […]

How much influence does BRICS wield on the world stage? | Inside Story

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The world’s top five emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – are holding their annual summit virtually. The meeting is taking place against a complex geopolitical backdrop. From the war in Ukraine and trade disputes between China and the U-S, to a global economy trying to recover from the fallout of Covid-19. Chinese President Xi Jinping – who’s hosting this year’s summit – has criticised the West’s handling of the Ukraine crisis and called for co-ordination to prevent disruptions to the global economic recovery. But role can BRICS play? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Fellow […]

DRC closes Rwanda border after soldier is shot dead during attack

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Rwanda’s Foreign Minister is calling for a de-escalation in tension, along its border with Democratic Republic of Congo. On Friday a Congolese soldier was killed in an exchange of fire at the crossing. The neighbours have had a strained relationship for decades. Al Jazeera’s @Alexi O’Brien reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #DRCongo #Rwanda

Gambia investment boom: Diaspora remittances fuel local economy

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A sharp increase in the amount of money sent back home by expats is fueling an investment boom in The Gambia. And much of that cash is ending up the real estate sector. An estimated 120,000 Gambians live and work overseas, most of them in Europe and the United States. It is a sign of hope for an economy that has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. And the influx of cash is even drawing some back to the country. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from the capital, Banjul. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our […]