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South African latest request to the World Court against a possible offensive by Israel in southern Gaza serves Hamas and is an attempt to stop Israel from defending itself, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. South Africa on Tuesday asked…

Comoros' Supreme Court has approved plans by incumbent President Azali Assoumani to run for another term in the next election due on January 14. Assoumani will be running for a fourth term, after winning his third election in 2019. He…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced for the first time that he plans to run for a fourth term in next year's elections. "I am happy with the confidence Rwandans have shown in me. I will always serve them as long as I can. Yes, I…

Thousands gathered in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, on Sunday as opposition leader Joseph Boakai officially launched his campaign in anticipation of the upcoming October elections. These elections are poised to serve as a litmus test for…

Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has announced he will run for re-election in November. Rajoelina made the announcement at a grand ceremony held in the biggest stadium on the large Indian Ocean island, which is due to hold the…

Gabonese President Ali Bongo had been widely expected to announce his bid for a new term at celebrations to mark the 55th anniversary of the ruling Gabon Democratic Party in Libreville on Sunday. Instead, the 64-year-old discussed a…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has rejected a request for the murdered rapper, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes to be given a state burial. During his time alive, AKA held the country at heart and was one of the few celebrities who fought…

South African Former President Jacob Zuma has instituted a private prosecution against his successor Cyril Ramaphosa. The announcement was made by the Jacob Zuma Foundation on Thursday but did not specify what the charges were.…

Voice of Nigeria (VON) has placed adverts inviting reputable Companies with relevant experience to tender for projects at its various locations. The bid for the projects are centred around Supply of goods like office equipment,…

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says his party had joined an opposition coalition ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in August in a bid to clean up politics of "crooks". The announcement came after Kenyatta's anointed…