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Former Ghanaian leader Jerry Rawlings rejects naming of university after him
Former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, has rejected the naming of a university after him by the country’s Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education is planning to name the University of…
Turn Over al-Bashir To International Criminal Court, Amnesty International Tells Sudan
Amnesty International has advised the Sudanese Government to immediately hand over former President Omar al-Bashir, to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to stand trial for his crimes against humanity.…
Sudan: Three decades under Omar al-Bashir
Here are key dates in Sudan since Omar al-Bashir seized power three decades ago, after he was ousted on Thursday by the military following months of protests against his iron-fisted rule. In June 1989…
Sudan’s Omar Al-Bashir resigns amidst protests
Omar Al-Bashir, a political hardliner and controversial leader of Sudan, has stepped down after 30 years in power, reports say Thursday.United Arab Emirates-based Al-Arabiya network reported that Mr Al-Bashir resigned his…
Like Dangote, AU passport didn’t give me visa-free entry into all African countries –…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former minister of finance, has backed Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, on the need to rectify issues with the African Union passport. Okonjo-Iweala, showing appreciation to some…
Libyan death toll rises as battle for Tripoli intensifies
The eastern Libyan National Army (LNA) forces of Khalifa Haftar, a former officer in Gaddafi’s army said on Monday that 19 of its soldiers had been killed as battle for Tripoli intensified. In recent…
VIDEO: Jubilation in Algeria as ailing president resigns
Algerians took to the streets on Wednesday to celebrate the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika who has spent two decades in power. Bouteflika, 82, resigned after massive protests and the demand of the military that…
South African President Condemns Renewed Xenophobic Attacks
In the wake of renewed Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned attacks in the country. Attacks on foreign-owned shops left three people dead, while many Malawians have fled their…
GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Army Officer Shot Dead By His Bodyguard After Instructing Him To Do Something
The Republic of Sierra Leone Army Forces (RSLMF) has lost one of their own. Sgt. Maj. Issa Kamara was shot dead by his bodyguard yesterday after he gave instructions to him. It was said that, their was a bit of argument over his…
Xenophobia: Union Condemns Violent Attacks On Nigerians In South Africa
The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has expressed displeasure with the alleged violent attack of Nigerians in the latest wave of xenophobic attacks on foreigners in that country.The Acting Secretary of NUSA, Collins…
At least 60 killed in Ghana bus collision
At least 60 people were killed on Friday in a head-on collision between two buses in southern Ghana, police said. The crash happened at about 02:00 (02:00 GMT) in the Bono East region, some 430km by road…
‘At least 100 missing’ in Zimbabwe after cyclone
At least 100 people are missing in parts of eastern Zimbabwe hit by the peripheral effects of tropical cyclone Idai which has lashed Mozambique, a local lawmaker said Saturday. Thousands of people have…
Passenger jet pilot arrested in South Africa over ‘fake licence’
A pilot who worked for South African Airways for more than 20 years was arrested on Monday, police said, over allegations he flew large passenger jets without an advanced commercial flying licence. William…
BREAKING: Algerian President Withdraws Bid For Re-Election
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has said he will not seek re-election and announced the delay of the country’s presidential polls amid mass protests against his re-election bid.In a message carried by Aljazeera on…
Ailing Gabon president has no ‘body double’ – Spokesman
Ali Bongo of Gabon does not have a body double, his spokesman said Thursday, brushing aside rumours that a lookalike has been standing in for the 60-year-old president since he suffered a stroke in October.…
Algerians protest Bouteflika bid for fifth term as deadline looms
New protests broke out in the Algerian capital on Sunday against a fifth term for ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika who faced a midnight deadline to register for April elections. Chanting “Bouteflika go away”,…
Senegal’s Macky Sall wins re-election in first round
Senegal’s President Macky Sall won in the first round of the election Sunday, his prime minister said, although his two main challengers look set to contest the outcome. “The results allow us to say that we should congratulate…
South Africa’s ANC under pressure to repay ‘kickbacks’
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has been challenged to repay the millions of rands it received from controversial management company, Bosasa. It emerged during the ongoing State Capture Commission of…
Gaddafi’s Son, Saif, To Vie For Libyan Presidency
Saif Al Islam Eight years after the fall of the Libyan strongman, Col Muammar Gaddafi, his son, Saif al-Islam, is set to vie as a candidate in the country’s presidential elections this year, according to local media reports. Saif…
Many Nigerians Arrested As Ghana Immigration Begins Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has begun a nationwide crackdown on landlords and property owners who have rented out to non-Ghanaians with no immigration status. According to the GIS, these rented properties and residences have…
Kenya shops for $1 billion loan to pay debt
Kenya has begun shopping for $1 billion loan through a syndicated outlets – three commercial lenders – being arranged by the Trade and Development Bank and Standard Bank. The government plans to use the funds to finance part of…