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Senegalese ruling party claims victory in snap legislative elections
A government official says Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap legislative elections, securing a mandate for its reform agenda.
Early results showed President Bassirou Faye’s party outperforming the…
Gabonese Voters await referendum results
In Gabon, about 860,000 registered voters were expected to cast their ballot whether to adopt a new constitution.
A win of the "yes" or a "no" vote is not the only key figure; voter turnout is widely talked about as the people await…
New Haitian prime minister swears in cabinet of ministers
Recently appointed Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime swore in new cabinet members.
Fils-Aimé was sworn in Monday as the new interim prime minister following the departure of his predecessor Garry Conille, who was ousted by the…
Niger: Thousands march in Niamey to denounce destabilize plots
Thousands of Nigeriens marched in the streets of Niamey in support of the ruling CNSP and to denounce foreign destabilization attempts.
A coalition of civil society organizations had called for a protest after authorities said they…
Barkaram Attack: High-level Nigerian Delegation Meets President Déby Of Chad
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has received a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, following the recent terrorist attack on Barkaram Island, which claimed the lives…
Senegal elections: Polls open, over 7 million to vote
Senegalese are votes in a key legislative election that's set to determine if the country's newly-elected president can carry out ambitious reforms.
Voters in Senegal are choosing today 165 lawmakers in the nation's assembly, where the…
ECOWAS former President Calls for Unity, Development in Africa
Former President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and current African Union High Representative, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called for unity and development as Africa faces political instability.
Ibn…
Tunisia releases French student detained for weeks
Tunisia has released a French Phd Student, the announcement by the French ministry.
Victor Dupont, who researches social movements, youth unemployment and Tunisia’s 2011 revolution, was one of three French nationals arrested on October…
South Africa sets up inter-agency team to bring surface illegal miners
Authorities in South Africa have put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners
A government delegation led by the police minister visited the site and engaged with the…
Mozambique imposes ban on demonstrations, after post-election protests
Mozambique’s government has imposed a ban on demonstrations, after deadly post-election protests broke out in October.
It insists the move is needed to restore public order.
The country’s interior minister has called on residents to…