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At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, African delegations won 45 medals, including 10 gold. Will Africa do better at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics? Here are ten athletes and teams from the mainland to watch in Japan. Abdoul Razak Issoufou Alfaga (Taekwondo / Niger)With Cheick Cissé and Ruth Gbagbi (Ivory Coast) or Anthony Obame (Gabon),…

Here we go, then. We all know you're not reading the intro here. You've already skipped straight to the good stuff. And who can blame you? Transfers are great. Except not always... For every Cristiano Ronaldo there's a Juan Sebastian Veron, for every Didier Drogba there's an Andriy Shevchenko, and for every Fernando Torres there's a...erm...Fernando Torres. Just a word on our methodology, before we begin. Bad transfers are ranked based on four key factors: original cost, sell-on fee (or lack thereof), individual…

At least nine army officers have been arrested in Ituri province. Some of them have been in prison since Sunday. They are accused of embezzling funds intended for the fight against armed groups in this province placed by Felix Tshisekedi in a besieged state. as reported from Kinshasa, Patient LigodiAmong the arrested officers…

The Tigray War, launched in November between the former regional power and the federal power in Addis Ababa, has now spread to the Afar region, an area east of Tigray. It is difficult to give figures and get independent information, but the clashes have been going on for almost a week and have aroused the fear of a heavy toll.…

Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister for Europe and Minister for Foreign Affairs, responsible for Tourism, French people living abroad and La Francophonie, will visit Tunisia on Thursday and Friday to welcome French aid to health and start vaccinating French citizens in Tunisia. as reported from Tunis, Lilia blaise54 kilos of oxygen…

Nigerian activist Sunday Adeyemo Igboho was presented to the prosecutor and will return to the Cotonou prosecutor's office on Monday. Asked by the services in his country demanding his extradition from Benin where he found refuge, he was arrested at Cotonou airport on Monday. as reported from Cotonou, Jean-Luc AploganThe…

After criticizing several months of contracts with several international companies operating in rare earth metals, gold or coltan, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye has ordered the suspension of all mining activities from these companies since July 14, pending renegotiation of the binding agreements. those, as the Minister responsible for mines confirms RFI.…

Moanda, 70,000 inhabitants, has been producing manganese for 60 years. And all activities revolve around the exploitation of this mineral. But while waiting for these reserves to run out, Gabon and the Compagnie minière de l'Ogooué (Comilog) are already preparing the city for the post-manganese era. From our…

If you live on the coasts, it's very likely that oysters are one of the several dishes you and your friends order for the table during happy hour. However, if you're living on the west coast, you may want to hold off on eating raw oysters for a while. According to KING5, a local news outlet in Seattle, Washington, at least 52 cases of vibriosis have been reported in July, which surpasses previous records for the month. Vibriosis is a bacterial illness that's contracted by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, but especially…

Have you ever felt a bit off after eating roasted chickpeas or carrots with a generous dollop of hummus? Well, know that it's very normal to experience some gastrointestinal issues after eating the healthy legume. It's one of the few minor side effects you may experience after eating chickpeas. Here's what to expect, and for even more tips, be sure to read 5 Ways Eating Chickpeas Can Help You Lose Weight, Say Dietitians! You may become bloated. Chickpeas, even when cooked, can be very…