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 […]
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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 […]
Sahara: Zambia Breaks up with Polisario, Spoils Separatists’ Extraordinary Congress
Zambia withdrew its recognition of the Polisario and broke up with its self-proclaimed Sahrawi Republic, SADR. The decision was announced on Saturday by Zambia’s Foreign […]
Libya: Is Saif al-Islam Set Free? No! Yes!
Released, not released. Contradictory reports on Saif al-Islam’s liberation from jail continue to emerge. While Zintan militia officials have denied the liberation of the most […]
Ghana’s oil exploration under threat –Think Tank
Policy Think Tank, the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) on Friday said Ghana’s oil sector is under threat ahead of November general elections in […]