Morocco: Citizens Vote to Renew Parliament, Polls Open in Peace
Around 16 million Moroccans are called to the polls this Friday to renew the 395-member parliament with political bout taking place between the ruling Justice […]
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Zimbabwe: U.S Lifts Sanctions on Individuals, Firms
United States’ sanctions against some individuals and companies in Zimbabwe have been lifted on Thursday, the State Department announced in a statement. These include Sabina […]
Gabon Opposition Mourns Post-Election Violence Victims
Gabon’s opposition on Thursday observed a day of national mourning to show solidarity to those who have died as well as compassion to families who […]
Côte d’Ivoire: President Seeks Parliament’s OK on New Constitution
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Wednesday called on parliament to approve the new constitution, which would create a senate and a new post of deputy […]
Zambia: Defeated Presidential Candidate Arrested, Denied Food
Zambia’s opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema and his deputy Geoffrey Mwamba arrested in the early hours of Tuesday said they have been denied basic necessities such […]
Nigeria: Buhari Orders Sale of Two Presidential Jets
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the sale of two aircraft in the presidential fleet, in an apparent move to cut down the size of […]
Tanzania, DRC to Jointly Explore Petroleum in Lake Tanganyika
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Tanzania on Tuesday inked a memorandum of understanding in the capital Dar es Salaam, to jointly explore the […]
South Africa Police Fires Grenades, Rubber Bullets at Students
South Africa’s Wits University’s students clashed with police on Tuesday as they were voicing frustration over the cost of university education. Police used tear gas, […]
Morocco: Ten Women Linked to IS Terrorists Arrested
Morocco’s Home Ministry Monday announced the arrest of ten women allegedly linked to the Islamic State group, who were on the point of committing terrorist […]
Washington Imposes Visa Ban on Gambian Officials
The United States on Monday said its Banjul Embassy has discontinued issuing visas to Gambian government officials, employees of entities associated with the government, and […]