South Africa’s Governing ANC Promises Better Life
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa made it known on Saturday that his party, the African National Congress(ANC), would build on the successes of the last three decades and work to resolve the country’s challenges of high unemployment,…
Cholera Outbreak Kills 700 In Zambia
Zambia has seen a surge in cholera cases since January 2024 with fatalities reaching 700, medical charity Doctors Without Borders.
The country has recorded nearly 20,000 infections since the outbreak started in October 2023.
While at…
Somalia President Says Ethiopia Will Defend Seals Illegal Deal
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country would “defend itself” if Ethiopia goes ahead with a deal to set up a naval base in the breakaway region of Somaliland and possibly recognise the territory as an independent state.…
Oppositions Call For Presidential Election Date In Senegal
Opponents of the postponement of the presidential election in Senegal has had the extension of Macky Sall’s mandate in Senegal were left disappointed as their call for a specific election date went unanswered by the President.
The…
Thousands Mourn Kenya’s Marathon Star Destined For Greatness
The funeral ceremony was held at the showground in the village of Chepkorio, where Kiptum trained in western Kenya.
His widow said she and Kiptum, who had a traditional marriage in 2017, had planned to hold a "colourful wedding ceremony"…
Tunisian Imam Expelled From France Vows To Appeal Decision
A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action in a bid to overturn the decision.
Mahjoub Mahjoubi, from the town of Bagnols-sur-Ceze in the south of France, denounced his removal…
Spain’s Prime Minister Meets With Morocco’s king
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI meet Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday 21 Feb.
During the working visit at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the leaders discussed issues including the Western Sahara dispute, ongoing preparations to…
Congo’s PM Steps Down Dissolving Government
The prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, resigned on Tuesday triggering the dissolution of his government, the presidency said in a comment.
Lukonde handed his resignation to President Felix…
Gowon Advocates Lifting Sanctions On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
By Adoba Echono
Nigeria’s former Head of State and one of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on the regional bloc to lift sanctions on Mali, Burkina…