South Sudan: UN Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMSS) this weekend launched an appeal for humanitarian assistance, weeks after violence in the capital Juba have increased […]
Month: July 2016
Health: Nigeria Celebrates Being Polio-Free
Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, has celebrated this weekend being polio-free for two years. The West African nation’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has commended his country […]
Nigeria: 19 Soldiers Missing after Boko Haram Ambush – Army
The Nigerian army on Friday said nineteen soldiers were missing after they were ambushed by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the north-east of […]
Lingala Maestro Koffi Olomide Arrested in Kenya
Renowned Congolese singer Koffi Olomide has been arrested in Kenya after he was captured in a video kicking a woman who is believed to be […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Parliament Okays New Constitution
Côte d’Ivoire is set to go ahead with a referendum to approve a new constitution after the West African nation’s parliament on Friday voted in […]
Egypt, Madagascar Join Bloc Supporting Morocco’s Return to African Union
Egypt and Madagascar on Friday joined the 28-member bloc, which addressed last Monday a motion to the President of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno, who holds […]
South Sudan: Kiir calls on his rival Machar to return to Juba
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Thursday called on his rival, Vice President Riek Machar, to return to the capital Juba, to revive the peace […]
Ghana: Election date remains unchanged – Parliament
A new draft bill to change Ghana’s general election voting date from December 7 to November 7 failed to pass in Parliament on Thursday. There […]
Uganda cuts visa fees to boost tourism
The government of Uganda on Thursday said it cut down visa fees for foreigners intending to visit the country. In a bid to promote tourism, […]
Israel Renews Ties with Guinea after 49-Year Disruption
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said his country has resumed diplomatic relations with Israel after 49 years. The move follows the recent landmark […]