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South Africa’s Top Court Hears Zuma Election Challenge
South Africa's top court is hearing a challenge to the decision to allow former President Jacob Zuma to contest this month's elections.
The electoral body originally barred Mr Zuma because of his conviction for contempt of…
Chad declares military ruler winner of presidential election
Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of this week's presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday.
The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra.…
South Sudan mediation talks launch in Kenya
High-level mediation talks for South Sudan were launched in Kenya with African presidents in attendance calling for an end to the conflict that has crippled South Sudan’s economy for years.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir who attended…
Niger-Benin pipeline: Diplomatic tensions threaten oil exports
First drops of Nigerien oil gushed out at Sémè Kraké in Benin two weeks ago, Beninese president Patrice Talon now says Niger will not use its port to export the oil.
In a statement, Talon said that Niger's logic was to blame.
Benin is…
Algerian leader demands justice over French colonial-era wrongdoing
France commemorated victory over the Nazis, while Algeria remembered a darker event from its past. Both events occurred on 8th May, 1945.
French President Emmanuel Macron laid a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe to honour those who fought in…
Tunisia arrests Anti-Discrimination Activist over money laundering probe
An anti-discrimination activist in Tunisia, Saadia Mosbah, was arrested this week as part of a money laundering investigation. Mosbah, who is Black, heads the Mnemty association and was taken into custody while her home was searched.…
Ghanaian Supreme court deliberates on anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The Supreme Court of Ghana has commenced deliberations on the challenge to the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed by parliament earlier this year.
Richard Dela Sky, a lawyer and journalist, was granted permission by the court to contest the…
Kenya’s Doctors Sign Agreement To End Strike
Kenya’s public hospital doctors have agreed to resume work, calling off a nationwide strike which lasted for close to two months.
Davji Atellah, the union secretary general, on May 8 confirmed that doctors have decided to place…
Kenya’s President Declares Public Holiday To Mourn Flood Victims
Kenya’s President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday to mourn the 238 people who have died due to ongoing flooding.
The president on Wednesday said the day will be observed by national tree planting activities to help…
South Africa Wins Legal Row Over Shipwreck Silver
A company owned by GB News investor Sir Paul Marshall has lost a legal battle with South Africa over £34m ($42m) worth of salvaged silver.
In 2017, Argentum Exploration LTD raised the silver from a World War Two-era shipwreck…