Senegal court denies ex-president’s son appeal
The son of Senegal’s former President Abdoulaye Wade lost a bid to be freed from his six-year prison sentence when the Supreme Court rejected an […]
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Guinea Bissau’s Jose Mario Vaz appoints new PM to end crisis
Guinea Bissau President Jose Mario Vaz named a new prime minister on Thursday in a bid to end a power vacuum after he dismissed Domingos […]
Morocco: Refugees have to abide by local laws, respect national, religious values
The refugees who flee the insecurity and instability in their native countries and manage to enter Morocco are welcome provided that they abide by Moroccan […]
Senegal’s Doudou N’Diaye Rose Dies at 85
The Senegalese drummer and band leader Doudou N’diaye Rose, who was named a “living human treasure” by UNESCO in 2006, passed away at the age […]
Burundi: President sworn in for controversial 3rd term a week earlier
The President of Burundi will be sworn in this Thursday, a week earlier than expected. The president’s office announced the surprise ceremony early Thursday. The […]
South Africa suspends decision to release Oscar Pistorius
South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, serving a five-year prison term for killing his girlfriend, will not be freed on parole this Friday as expected because […]
Arabs Agree to Help Libyan Govt Fight Jihadists, adopt no concrete measure
The Arab league has pledged to help the internationally recognized Libyan government fight the Jihadists who are expanding their influence and activities in the North […]
Ivory Coast: Gbagbo’s party calls for election boycott
A faction of former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo’s party, Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) is boycotting the upcoming October 25 presidential election. The party members called […]
Ghana: Gov’t imports 177 Cuban doctors to lessen impact of strike
The Government of Ghana is set to bring in a total of 177 doctors from Cuba to support healthcare delivery in Ghana. The move forms […]
Egypt: al-Sissi says national interest overrides his mother’s death
A statement from the Egyptian Presidency Monday urged Egyptians to support projects initiated by President al-Sissi instead of spending money on the presentation of condolences […]