CAR: France to withdraw troops after elections
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Tuesday his country will resume withdrawing its troops from the Central African Republic after elections in January […]
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Niger: Party names incumbent Issoufou to run in Feb 2016 polls
The ruling Niger Party for Democracy and Socialism chose Incumbent President Mahamadou Issoufou on Saturday as its candidate at elections set for next February, when […]
Niger: Anti-government protesters march in Niamey
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Niamey, the capital of Niger, to protest vote preparations. The protests were held on Sunday, when […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Incumbent Ouattara promises new constitution if re-elected
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said on Monday he would push for constitutional reform if he wins re-election this week to scrap a nationality clause that […]
Egypt: About 800 Islamist movements-linked militants arrested nation-wide ahead of elections
About 800 people said linked to Islamist movements have been arrested across Egypt this week on alleged plans to perpetrate terrorist attacks in the country. […]
Morocco-Elections: High Turnout in Sahara Translates Voters’ Attachment to their Country
The high turnout recorded in the Sahara provinces in the September local and regional elections translates the attachment of these provinces inhabitants to their country […]
Egypt : Sisi says Government will not resign after elections unless…
The Egyptian new government that was sworn in last month, was expected to be replaced by December or January after the parliamentary elections scheduled this […]
Congo: Mass demonstration against ‘constitutional coup’
Thousands of people staged a mass demonstration in Congo’s capital city on Sunday to voice their opposition to possible constitutional changes that would allow President […]
Burkina Faso: coup leaders’ assets frozen
Judicial authorities in Burkina Faso on Saturday froze the assets of General Gilbert Diendere and 13 other individuals believed to have had a role in […]
Somalia: Car bomb attack near presidential palace kills 5
Five people have been killed after a car bomb exploded close to the presidential palace in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Monday, police said. The blast […]