A list was compiled of African presidents whose trademark styles, whether hats, scarves or agbadas, made them stand out during global events and group photos.
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Nobel winner Abdulrazak Gurnah: 'It's good to make right-wingers cry'
Abdulrazak Gurnah, the British-Tanzanian Nobel-winning writer, has spent a lifetime confronting colonialism and racial politics -- and welcomes a new generation keeping these issues alive. It means the issue is kept alive."
Over 130 Malian civilians 'systematically' killed by suspected jihadists
Suspected jihadists massacred more than 130 civilians over the weekend in neighbouring central Mali towns, the latest mass killings in the troubled Sahel region. The number of civilians killed in attacks attributed to extremist groups has almost doubled since 2020 in the central Sahel, a coalition of West African NGOs said in a report released Thursday.
Kenya records fewer youth for high-stakes August polls
The number of young voters registered for Kenya's August elections has dropped since the last poll five years ago, the election commission announced Monday, pointing to apathy among a youth disenchanted by economic hardship and widespread corruption.
East Africa leaders agree regional force for DRCongo, urge ceasefire
East African leaders agreed Monday to establish a regional force to try to end conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and called for an immediate ceasefire. "The problems affecting the region like the crisis in Congo need a collective approach from all regional members of the East African Community," Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Twitter as the meeting got under way.
Gunmen kidnap dozens after attacking churches in NW Nigeria
Gunmen from a criminal gang have kidnapped 36 people after attacking several villages and two churches in northwest Nigeria, a local government official said Monday. "We have established 36 people were kidnapped by the bandits, who attacked the villages in Kajuru local government on Sunday," Aruwan said.
China offers to mediate Horn of Africa disputes
China on Monday offered to play the role of mediator to resolve disputes in the Horn of Africa, on the opening day of a regional gathering in the Ethiopian capital. "I am ready to provide mediation for the peaceful settlement of disputes, based on the will of the countries in this region," said Xue Bing, Beijing's first special envoy for the Horn of Africa.
West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd
West Ham announced the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd on Monday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($37 million) once add-ons are included. "I am delighted to welcome Nayef to West Ham United," said the Hammers manager.
Judo helps fight xenophobia in South Africa
In a newly renovated white building in a South African township about 20 children in judogi and others in school uniforms tumble around on a tatami under the watchful eye of a coach. They are from a nearby primary school and regularly gather for judo classes here in Alexandra township, north of the Johannesburg inner city and in the shadow of the financial hub of Sandton.
Kenya's khat producers eager to resume exports to Somalia
As the afternoon sun starts to dip over central Kenya, the town of Maua buzzes with activity as the khat harvest arrives. "The resumption (of trade) would be like a rebirth" for the region, said Kimathi Munjuri, chairman of the Nyambene Miraa Traders Association in central Kenya.
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