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Uganda: Three Journalists charged with treason

November 24, 2017 Geraldine Boechat 0

Three journalists, who work for the Red Pepper newspaper in Uganda, are facing treason charges after the publication of a story alleging that President Yoweri […]

Zimbabwe: ‘Crocodile’ Mnangagwa sworn in as President

November 24, 2017 Steven Addamah 0

Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn-in as president of Zimbabwe on Friday, replacing Robert Mugabe. Robert Mugabe, who ruled the southern African country for 37 years, […]

Egypt detains 29 people for conspiring with Turkey

November 23, 2017 Khalid Al Mouahidi 0

Egypt’s Prosecutor General on Wednesday ordered the detention of 29 individuals over accusations of espionage for the Turkish security and intelligence, the state-owned news agency […]

Somaliland: ruling party candidate wins election

November 22, 2017 Geraldine Boechat 0

Ruling party candidate Muse Bihi Abdi has been declared the winner of the presidential election of Somaliland, local media reported. On Tuesday, the electoral commission […]

Zimbabwe: Mugabe resigns, new president to be sworn in on Friday.

November 22, 2017 Steven Addamah 0

Zimbabwe’s veteran leader Robert Mugabe has resigned as president on Tuesday, ending his 37-year rule. The move of the 93-yar old leader sparked scenes of […]

Mali’s gold mining revenues soared 14% in 2016

November 22, 2017 Geraldine Boechat 0

Gold mining revenues in Mali have increased by 14 percent in 2016 to $505 million, Mines Minister Tiemoko Sangare said on Tuesday. The income rise […]

Libya: Côte d’Ivoire repatriates 155 migrants after CNN footage sparks outrage

November 21, 2017 Steven Addamah 0

Some 155 Ivorian migrants in Libya have been flown back home on Monday night, visibly tired but relieved to be in their homeland, local media […]

Mauritius tops 2017 Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance

November 21, 2017 Khalid Al Mouahidi 0

Mauritius remains the top ranking country in overall governance in Africa, Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) revealed this week. According to latest governance […]