Ethiopia: parliamentary elections scheduled for May or June
Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election in May or June, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Sunday. Abiy Ahmed, who took office in April, has […]
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DRC: Killings and violence “may amount to crimes against humanity” – UN
The United Nations said killings, rapes and other barbaric violence committed by an ethnic armed group in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo against a rival […]
Protecting refugees in Europe: UNHCR calls for a ‘year of change’
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has called on the European Union (EU) to make 2020 “the year of change for robust refugee protection”. On Thursday […]
DRC: world’s worst measles outbreak killed over 6,000 – WHO
A measles epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed at least 6,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. According to the UN […]
Chad: public sector workers launch strike
The public sector in Chad has started a strike Tuesday in response to a call by the country’s trade union. Union members voted to strike […]
Liverpool’s Sadio Mané named African Footballer of the Year for first time
Sadio Mané has been crowned 2019 CAF African Player of the Year. The speedster edged Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah – winner in 2017 and 2018 […]
Moroccan King’s Roadmap for Inclusive, Equitable & Quality Education to All Children
King Mohammed VI has reiterated his vision for a new educational system, which promotes learner’s interaction, develops his capabilities and hones his critical thinking skills […]
Ivorian president does not rule out running for third term
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire on Monday announced his plan to propose “modifications” to the country’s constitution. In remarks to foreign diplomats, Ouattara, who […]
Nigeria, Cameroon hit by deadly bomb attack
In Nigeria, at least 30 people were killed in the northeastern state of Borno after an improvised explosive device detonated on a bridge Monday. According […]
Nigeria: Police on high alert as Shiites react to US killing of Iranian commander
In Nigeria, the Islamic Movement (IMN) or Shiites “has strongly condemned the provocative airstrike”, ordered by US President Donald Trump. The airstrike led to the […]