Comoros holds referendum to extend presidential term limits
Comoros holds a referendum on Monday to extend presidential term limits and change the current system which sees power rotate every five years between the […]
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Mauritius is SSA’ Most Competitive Economy – WEF
‘The Global Competitiveness Index,’ released this weekend by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows Mauritius as sub-Saharan Africa’s most competitive economy. According to WEF, the […]
Somalia: French Navy Seizes Weapons Cargo
French navy on Monday seized a large quantity of weapons hidden in a small ship said to be heading towards the Horn African Somalia, the […]
Indian Ocean: OIF boss tours Islands ahead of annual summit
International Organization of La Francophonie or French speaking countries’ organization (OIF) Secretary-General Michaëlle Jean on Tuesday began official visit to the Indian Ocean OIF member […]
Election campaigning begins in Comoros
The electoral campaign has started in Comoros on Sunday ahead of the country’s presidential election to be held next-month. Twenty-five candidates out of 28 have […]
Seychelles: Incumbent James Michel wins 3rd term
Seychelles President James Michel won a third term in power by the narrowest of margins of just 193 votes, the electoral commission said this weekend, […]
Kenya awards offshore oil exploration permit to Total
Kenya has awarded the French oil company Total a new oil exploration permit to cover an area of over 10,000 square kilometers off the Lamu […]