CAR: 45 civilians killed in apparent reprisal strikes – HRW
Recent clashes in the Central African Republic have killed at least 45 civilians in the first quarter of 2017, Human Rights Watch said in a […]
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Long-serving Equatorial Guinea’s Nguema hails late Gaddafi
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea on Thursday hailed late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The world’s longest-serving president, who was on a two-day […]
Kenya to recruit 10,000 police officers for August 8 polls
Kenyan government has launched mass recruitment of police officers ahead of the general elections on August 8, 2017, local media reported. The National Police Service […]
Tanzania expels UNDP head for “deteriorating performance”
Tanzania on Tuesday expelled the head of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the East African nation for the “deteriorating performance” of her office. […]
Rwanda to build 500 smart classrooms in 2017
Rwanda and Microsoft have launched a huge project to build 500 smart classrooms nationwide by end of 2017, local newspaper, The New Times reported. The […]
Djibouti: U.S. defense secretary visits military base
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Sunday arrived in Djibouti to visit the U.S. military base; a month after the White House approved a Pentagon […]
Kenya: President Warns against Violence Ahead of Polls
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday warns against violence among rival camps within his party ahead of primaries. Two parliamentary candidates have been victims this […]
Nigeria: Abuja International Airport Reopens to Air Traffic
Nigeria’s International Airport in the capital city Abuja has formally reopened for operations on Tuesday after six weeks of closure. The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport […]
Zambian opposition leader could face death penalty
Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has been charged with treason on Tuesday for allegedly trying to overthrow President Edgar Lungu. The leader of the United […]
Zimbabwe: School authorities urged to accept livestock as tuition fees
Drought-hit and Cash-strapped Zimbabwe government this week agreed on plans to pay school fees in the Southern African nation using livestock or labour for the […]