Chad: Idriss Déby Itno will be elevated to the rank of marshal
On the 60th anniversary of Chad’s independence, Head of State Idriss Déby Itno will be elevated to the rank of marshal, the last level of […]
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Algeria: Three years in prison for the Algerian Journalist Khaled Drareni
The verdict, eagerly awaited by freedom fighters, came on Monday. The journalist has been in pre-trial detention since the end of March. “Three years closed. […]
Mali: New constitutional court sworn in
The 9 new members of the Constitutional Court were sworn in on Monday 10 August, in the presence of the President of the Republic Ibrahim […]
Madagascar: Andry Rajoelina announces new measures against Covid 19
President Andry Rajoelina spoke on the evening of August 9 on national television about the fight against Covid-19. The day before, the state of health […]
Niger: Murderous attack costs lives to 6 French and two Nigeriens
Eight dead in an attack on a humanitarian organization vehicle in Niger. Two Nigeriens and six Frenchmen lost their lives this Sunday. The vehicle in […]
Morocco’s King Supports Lebanon with Emergency Medical & Relief Aid
King Mohammed VI has decided to send to Lebanon urgently medical teams and humanitarian aid, following the explosion that rocked on Tuesday Beirut’s port, killing […]
Covid-19: Morocco Extends Public Health Emergency until Sept.10
The Moroccan government decided on Thursday to extend by another month the state of health emergency until Sept. 10 due to a spike of coronavirus […]
Illegal migration: boat with 40 migrants on board wrecked off Mauritania coast
A boat with 40 migrants on board was wrecked off the Mauritanian coast and on Thursday evening, only one survivor of the shipwreck was found. […]
Nigeria: Buhari convened National Security Council as criticism continues against army
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari convened his National Security Council on Tuesday 4 August in Abuja. The top military officers, police officials and heads of the […]
Covid 19: Rwanda opts for “punishment” rather than fines
In Rwanda, more than 70,000 people have been arrested in two weeks for violating government directives to combat Covid-19. According to authorities, most of the […]