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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the safe recovery of hundreds of illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in North West province. Speaking on Monday, he urged police to respect human rights while…

The three-day inaugural Abuja International Poetry Festival took place last week in various venues across the Nigerian capital. It was a cultural melting pot for poets, dreamers, intellectuals, and adventurers. Under the theme “Afro…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Voting is underway in Somaliland’s long-delayed presidential election amid political tension in the Horn of Africa. Voters lining up, voicing hopes for a stronger economy and more jobs. Over 1 million people are expected to vote at over…

Australian gold miner Resolute Mining confirmed that the company's CEO Terence Holohan and two other employees have been temporarily detained by government officials in Mali. The executives were in Bamako to hold discussions with the…

At least 15 Chadian soldiers were killed and 32 others wounded in clashes between the army and Boko Haram fighters, the army's spokesman said, adding that 96 Boko Haram members were also killed. General Issakh Acheikh on Sunday did not…

Botswana's ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has lost its parliamentary majority in this week’s election, according to reports from the private Mmegi newspaper and state radio, which cited results from over half the constituencies.…