Gabon: Civil Society Calls for AFCON 2017 Boycott
The Gabonese civil society platform has called for boycott of the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) few days before the event […]
Month: January 2017
A former Somali Refugee Appointed Minister of Immigration in Canada
Somali-born Ahmed Hussen, a lawyer and community activist has been appointed as the new Canadian Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. His appointment was announced […]
Germany to Deploy Helicopters, More Soldiers in Restive Mali
Germany on Wednesday announced the deployment of eight attack helicopters and 350 additional soldiers in Mali to back up the UN peacekeeping mission in the […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara Names New Vice-President, PM
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire has appointed Amadou Gon Coulibaly as Prime Minister on Tuesday, few hours after he appointed his long-time ally Daniel […]
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Son as Senior Advisor
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his eldest son, Mahor-General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations in the East-African nation. The appointment […]
Germany: Chancellor Merkel Determined to Fast-Track Deportation of Illegal Maghreb Migrants
German chancellor Angela Merkel has renewed determination to deport Moroccan, Tunisian and Algerian asylum seekers who have seen their applications turned down as she urges […]
Morocco: Production, Sale, Import of Burka Banned over Terrorism Fears
Moroccan authorities have banned the sale, import and production of burka also known as niqab in the North African country citing security fears, local reports […]
Nigeria’ Goodluck Jonathan, Other Officials Allegedly Looted $1.3bln
Nigerian former president Goodluck Jonathan is suspected to have received bribes valued at $1.3 billion in illegal oil deals with giants ENI and Shell in […]
Zambia’s First Female Fighter Pilot in the Army is 24-Year Old
Zambia has welcomed its first female fighter pilot in the army, Times of Zambia newspaper reported. The 24-year-old second Lieutenant, Thokozile Muwamba, has been accepted […]
Côte d’Ivoire: President Fires Top Security Chiefs, PM Dissolves Gov’t
Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara, on Monday fired three top security chiefs following a two-day mutiny by ex-rebels that brought him to power in the west-African […]