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Somalian Puntland refuses to recognise federal government after constitutional changes
The semi-autonomous state of Puntland says it has withdrawn from the country's federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional amendments passed by the central government in Somalia are approved in a nationwide…
Kenyan medical practitioners strike extends to third week
The country's Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union held a protest in the western county of Kisumu while the union convened a general assembly of doctors, medical interns and students in Nairobi.
Talks between the government…
Egyptian President swears in for third 6-year term
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was sworn in for a third six-year term on Tuesday after being re-elected in a December vote in which he faced no serious challengers.
El-Sissi took the oath of office before parliament, which…
Ramadan: Bronx mosque provides cultural support for migrant
Mosques in New York City are struggling to house and feed migrants this holy month of Ramadan.
An imam in the Bronx mosque has turned the home that houses his mosque into a makeshift shelter for migrants, many of them men from his…
12 killed 15 Children Missing In South Sudan Attack
Youths attacked a village in eastern South Sudan and shot dead at least 12 people while 15 children are missing, officials said on Tuesday, as local conflicts continued to increase ahead of elections late this year.
A civil war from…
China Could Drive Renewable Energy Revolution In Africa
China has a unique opportunity to drive forward an energy revolution in Africa, but it must first reverse nearly two decades of neglect of green power investments there, research from Boston University showed on Tuesday.
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DRC President Appoint first female prime minister
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced the appointment of Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country’s first female prime minister on Monday. This landmark decision fulfills a campaign promise made by…
South Africa: Speaker Loses Bid To Stop Arrest
South African Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has lost a court bid to stop her being arresting over allegations of corruption.
She is accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts while serving as…
Jacob Zuma Appeals Against Election Ban
Former President Jacob Zuma has filed an appeal against South Africa's electoral commission, which last week barred him from standing in forthcoming elections.
The 81-year-old served as president from 2009 until 2018, when he had…
Ghana: Child Bride Under Police Protection After Marriage
A 12-year-old girl has been placed under police protection in Ghana after it emerged she had been married to a 63-year-old traditional high priest.
There was public outrage after footage of Saturday's customary wedding was…