Guinea-Bissau’s President-elect visits Senegal, Congo Brazzaville, Nigeria
President-elect of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo has started a regional tour to boost ties with his regional counterparts. In Senegal, first stop since he […]
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Buhari pledges to step down at end of second term
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says he will be stepping down when his second term in office ends in 2023. There has been increased tension in […]
Angolan court orders seizure of Isabel dos Santos’ assets
A court in Angola has ordered the seizure of the assets and bank accounts of the billionaire daughter of ex-President José Eduardo dos Santos. Called […]
Arab League warns against ‘foreign interference’ in Libya
The Arab League has warned against deployment of foreign fighters in Libya. In an emergency meeting in Cairo Tuesday, the council of the League urged […]
Morocco places order for two Spain-manufactured Patrollers
The Moroccan navy have placed an order for the purchase of two Spain-made patrollers. The deal is worth €260 million. Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia […]
Uganda to borrow $1.89 billion amid looming debt crisis
Uganda said it plans to borrow about $1.89 billion from external lenders in the 2020/2021 fiscal year to partly finance its budget. According to the […]
Somalia: Car bomb leaves 79 people dead; UNSG condemns a horrendous attack
A car bomb exploded Saturday at a busy checkpoint in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, leaving at least 79 people dead and scores more wounded. Many […]
Fausta, world’s oldest rhino, dies in Tanzania
Fausta, the world’s oldest black rhino died in the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, at the age of 57. The female rhino, named Fausta, died of […]
Burundi: Nkurunziza (again) says he won’t run for another term
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has indicated he will not run for another term next year. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, President Pierre Nkurunziza said he […]
Turkey lifts visa requirements for Algerians aged under 18 and above 65
Algerians aged under 18 and above 65 will no longer need a visa to travel to Turkey, according to a decree published by Turkish authorities […]