S. Sudan: Ban Ki-moon to Meet Kiir, NGOs
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is expected to meet this Thursday with south-Soudan President Salva Kiir and visit a U.N. shelter for civilians affected […]
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Ban Ki-moon Meets Nkurunziza, Inclusive Dialogue Agreed
Burundian president Pierre Nkurunziza on Tuesday said he is open to dialogue with the opposition. He made the statement following a meeting with UN Secretary […]
S.Sudan: Clashes Kill 18, Injure Scores at UN shelter
At least 18 people were killed and dozens were injured Thursday when armed civilians, posing as peaceful protesters, attacked a United Nations base in South […]
Benin: 15-Day Presidential Campaign to Kick-off Friday
Campaign for next month election in Benin will kick off on Friday, it was officially announced on Thursday. The first round of the presidential election […]
DRC: Nationwide Strike Slows Activities
People in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday observed a nationwide general strike called for by the opposition to put pressure on the president […]
Uganda: Clashes on the Eve of Elections Kill One Person
At least one person has been killed and several others wounded following clashes in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, between police and supporters of main opposition presidential […]
Mozambique: Thousands of Mozambicans flee to Malawi
The number of people fleeing Mozambique and seeking asylum in Malawi has increased significantly over the last few weeks, following clashes between government forces and […]
Benin: UN agencies, gov’t battle to eradicate Lassa fever
As the world ramps up its fight against the Zika virus, Benin is battling to contain a growing outbreak of Lassa fever. The epidemic has […]
Senegal: Prosecutor Requests Life Sentence for Hissene Habré
Prosecutors in the trial of former Chadian President Hissene Habré in Dakar, on Thursday, asked for a life sentence for the former leader. Habré, who […]
Chad: Idriss Deby to Amend Constitution
The Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno on Tuesday said he would amend the country’s constitution to reintroduce constitutional term limits if he won next-April election. […]