Gambians go to the polls in first free parliamentary election in 22 years
About 880,000 eligible voters are going to the polls Thursday in the first free parliamentary election in 22 years in Gambia. A total of 238 […]
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U.N. needs $4 bln by March to ‘avert a catastrophe’ in 4 countries
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said the global body needs over $4 billion by the end of next-month to help nearly […]
Embattled Mugabe marks 93rd birthday, endorses Donald Trump
Unsmiling President Robert Mugabe blew out the candles of his 93rd birthday cake on Tuesday, endorsing Donald Trump’s brand of American nationalism. “When it comes […]
EU launches $47 billion fund for Africa
The European Union this week launched a $47 billion development fund for Africa. The African Economic Development Fund is to help accelerate African countries economic […]
Gambia: EU Pledges €33m Aid to Support the New Gv’t
The European Union (EU) has pledged to release €33m aid to the new Gambian government. The aid was frozen two years ago due to concerns […]
EU grants Zambia $69 mln as power shortages hit Economy
The European Union has granted about $69 million to Zambia to expand electricity supply as the East-African nation faces a power deficit. According to the […]
Somalia: 283 Members of Parliament Sworn in
Forty one MPs elected to senatorial seats in the Upper House and the 242 deputies of the Lower House have taken their oaths of office […]
Polisario Has no Standing to Represent Saharans’ Economic Interests
The Algeria-backed separatist Polisario front has no standing to represent the economic interests of Western Sahara or to bring proceedings on behalf of the Sahrawi […]
Polls open in Gambia with Jammeh in bid for fifth term
Polls open in The Gambia with Jammeh in bid for fifth term. 886, 578 voters are expected at 1,422 polling stations in 53 constituencies in […]
French Forces Will Remain in Central African Republic – Elysée
The French government on Wednesday said it will keep a rapid reaction force in war-ravaged Central African Republic after its mission ends. According to a […]