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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…