Uganda: Opposition’s Besigye Arrested
Ugandan long-standing opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to organize a parallel Independence Day celebration. The former presidential candidate, […]
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Ethiopia Declares 6-Month State of Emergency
Ethiopia’s government has declared a 6-month state of emergency on Sunday citing deteriorating security situation in Oromia regional state. Anti-government protesters in Oromia, the country’s […]
Morocco: Parliamentary Polls, Free, Fair & Transparent
The parliamentary elections, which were held October 07 in Morocco and led to the victory of the governing Islamist Party of Justice & Development (PJD), […]
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 […]
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 […]