Algeria: Two-year prison sentence for journalist over anti-regime facebook post
The London correspondent of critical KBC TV channel was handed Monday two-year prison sentence by an Algiers court for a facebook post deemed offensive towards […]
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Rwanda: Paul Kagame Fires Health Minister
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame relieved Health Minister Dr Agnès Binagwaho of her duties on Tuesday, amid mismanagement allegations of the health ministry she has been […]
Western Sahara-Polisario: New Leader Wanted by Spanish Justice
The newly designated leader of the Polisario front is not unknown to Spanish authorities as the man who led the armed faction of the separatist […]
West-Africa needs a joint multinational force – Niger president
Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou said recent terrorist attacks in west-Africa means more effort is necessary to combat terrorism in the region. The Nigerien President made […]
UN calls Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen fight against rape
The United Nations on Monday called Ivorian authorities to intensify their efforts to prevent and punish rape in the West African nation. A report released […]
South Sudanese leaders have failed their people, Ban Ki-Moon
The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon on Monday said South Sudanese leaders have failed their people in the wake of renewed fighting in the […]
Zambia: Electoral Body Suspends Campaigns
The electoral commission of Zambia has suspended campaigning in two areas, including the capital Lusaka, due to escalating political violence, the election body said on […]
South Sudan’s Civil War Restarts, Riek Machar Attacked
Violence erupted again in South Sudan’s capital on Monday a day after the UN Security Council urged President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar to […]
Protest in Zimbabwe, Harare Accuses US, France
Zimbabwean government this weekend accused the ambassadors of the United States and France of fueling recent demonstrations staged by opposition members and civil servants in […]
South Africa: Four alleged militants to appear in court
The South African police foiled over the week-end travel plan of four alleged terrorists trying to fly to Syria. They are expected to appear in […]