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AT FIRST GLANCE the images of soldiers in a television studio on September 30th, some of them masked and bristling with guns (see picture), were almost indistinguishable from those broadcast in Burkina Faso in January, when the army overthrew an elected president, Roch Kaboré. Yet these were of a new coup, led by a group of junior officers. Eight months ago the leader of the first Burkinabe putsch of 2022, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, sought to justify it by saying the government was failing to defeat jihadists who had overrun much of the country. This time Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the…
Over the weekend, a small group of soldiers led by 34-year-old Captain Ibrahim Traore overthrew the military junta of Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. Damiba had occupied Burkina Faso’s Kosyam Palace for all of nine months, having assumed power in January following the deposition of democratically elected president Roch Marc Christian Kabore. The Traore coup is the country’s ninth since its independence from France in 1960. Chances are it may not be the last. Following a momentary standoff during which Damiba urged Traore and his fellow coupists to “come back to their senses to avoid a fratricidal war that Burkina…
Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring by Staff Reporter Monday Oct 03, 2022. 16:00 As one of Europe’s elite leagues head into a jam-packed period before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, here are five African players who will be under the spotlight for the rest of the 2022/23 campaign. Mo Salah – Liverpool When it comes to best player discussions in the Premier League, Salah’s name is often mentioned at the top of the pile. Ever since his return to England, the Egyptian has been a talismanic figure for Liverpool and will be relied upon again in the 2022/23 campaign.In…
In recent times, authorities at the Port of Buchanan have been beaming with excitement over the planned activities that seek to improve revenue generation at the Port of Buchanan. These activities have root in ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) Phase Two Expansion project aimed at boosting operations, and income generation and the creation of jobs for more Liberians. AML’s Phase Two Expansion will result in further investment in the port of Buchanan, mainly through a new fixed ship loader that will have a loading capacity of 6-8,000 tonnes of iron ore per hour, and the construction of concentrator at the mine site…
Guinea has lost the right to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations owing to insufficient preparationsThe Confederation of African Football is to re-open bidding for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after stripping Guinea of the right to host the competition, with Morocco among the nations set to apply. Caf president Patrice Motsepe was in the Guinean capital Conakry on Friday when he announced that the 24-team tournament will be removed because of a lack of suitably advancing infrastructure and facilities. “The 2025 Nations Cup allocated to Guinea will not take place there because we’re not yet ready in…
The wine farms in Constantia are located close to the Cape Town city center, this is where wine making started in South Africa. The spectacular suburb of Constantia offers a wine route hosting the oldest wine farms in South Africa and produces some of the best wines in the country. Spectacular views of the Constantia wine valley from the Constantia Glen wine estate. Best Wines to Taste on the Constantia Wine Route Sauvignon Blanc – If you are a fan of white wine, the Sauvignon Blanc wines polished by the sea breeze of the nearby Atlantic Ocean in a not-to-miss…
In 1997, at the age of 9, a young kid would see a computer for the first time. He was blown away when he entered the cyber cafe with his uncle and saw all these alienating machines. Even more blown away when his uncle explained to him: “I’m texting people from Canada, Japan, France, Egypt…” The little kid knew something magical was happening in the world! He learned at an early age that the internet is the future. And it could be a way out for his family. This is the success story of one kid from Africa, who was…
Nigerian couple 1. Eat a Healthy Meal Though you might feel like eating pizza or Shawarma, it’s better to stick to fresh fruit and whole grain. They won’t have you waking up with a food hangover like fries will on your wedding day. 2. Pack a Bag of Personal Items Put together your reception bag, and hand it off to your chief bride’s maid who can ensure it’s waiting for you in your hotel 3. Drink a Lot of Water Keep a bottle of water close by and make sure you spend some quality time with it. This will help you avoid…
In true Rhino Africa tradition, we are always on the move. And it was no different for eight members of the Crash who set off to take on the challenge of the Extra Mile trail run taking place in Huntingdon Village, bordering the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park.The GWF is one of Rhino Africa’s key Impact Partners, and a supporter of the Extra Mile trail runWhat is the Extra Mile Trail Run?The Extra Mile – a Trail Run with Heart – is an annual More Community Trust fundraising initiative. It launched in 2018 with…