Tunisia-UK: London sends troops to help beef up border with Libya
UK has sent ground troops to Tunisia to help local forces to foil border crossing by IS fighters from Libya, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon […]
Articles by Khalid Al Mouahidi
Nigeria: NCC Confirms Payment of $250mln by MTN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday said South African cellphone operator MTN has paid $250 million as part of the $3.9 billion fine imposed […]
RFI Correspondent Tried before Cameroon Military Court
A Hausa language correspondent for Radio France International (RFI) appeared before a military court in Cameroon for the first time on Monday. Abba, who is […]
Gambia: President Jammeh to Run for Fifth Term
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Sunday said he will run for a fifth term in office when the country holds presidential elections in December 2017. […]
Malawi to Import 80k tons of Maize from Neighboring Countries
Malawi will import 80,000 tons of the staple maize from neighboring countries, including Tanzania, to avert hunger, officials said on Monday. 2.8 million People in […]
Mali: Chadian Peacekeeper Kills Commander, Army Doctor
A Chadian peacekeeper in northern Mali has killed his own Commander and an army doctor on Thursday, local media reported. Reports said the soldier had […]
South Africa’s Amplats to Cut 2,000 jobs
South Africa’s Anglo American Platinum on Friday said it will cut up to 2,000 jobs at its Union and Twickenham mines. “The Company expects approximately […]
Three South African Universities Closed after Student Riots
At least three South African universities have been closed this week after a new wave of student protests across the country. The latest protests come […]
South Africa Withdraws Troops from Sudan’s Darfur
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma on Wednesday said his country will withdraw its troops from peacekeeping operations in Sudan’s Darfur region. President Jacob Zuma said the […]
Tanzania: UAE’ Dodsal Group Makes New Onshore Gas Discovery
Tanzania has made a new discovery of natural gas reserves totaling 2.17 trillion cubic feet (tcf) along Ruvu Basin in Coast Region, CEO of Dodsal […]