Ethiopia: Army deployed in troubled Oromia areas
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia
Ethiopia deployed its federal army in troubled areas in Oromia regional state where dozens are reported to have been killed in clashes.
Clashes erupted Tuesday in several towns...
South Africa: Black leaders quitting main opposition
JOHANNESBURG
A spate of resignations of black leaders in the South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), has brought back debate on racism and apartheid in the country. The leaders,...
Botswana’s ruling party BDP wins general election
JOHANNESBURG
Mokgweetsi Masisi, 58, has been declared president-elect after his ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secured 29 national assembly seats, representing 51% of the vote.
Botswana’s Chief Justice Terence Rannowane, who...
Mauritius, Rwanda easiest places for business in Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda
Mauritius, Rwanda and Morocco were ranked as top easiest economies to do business in Africa, according to the 2020 Doing Business report released by the World Bank on...
Zambian president pardons 283 prisoners
ANKARA
Zambian President Edgar Lungu has pardoned 283 prisoners to mark 55 years of the country's independence, a government official announced late Thursday.
Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo said 245 are...
Ethiopia: 8 killed in protests by backers of activist
ANKARA, Turkey / ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia
At least eight people were killed since protests erupted in Ethiopia on Wednesday, the state-affiliated Radio Fana reported on Thursday.
Protests broke out in the...
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Bosnian minister says more women needed in government
BELGRADE, Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina's first headscarf-wearing minister said Wednesday that women should be more involved in government.
"There are four women in the current cantonal...
UAE ratifies visa exemption agreement with Israel
ISTANBUL
The United Arab Emirates approved a visa exemption agreement with Israel on Wednesday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The agreement will come into...
NBA: Rockets trade James Harden to Nets
ANKARA
The Houston Rockets traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, NBA insider Shams Charania announced Wednesday.
“Rockets are acquiring Caris LeVert in James Harden deal...
Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – January 14, 2021
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world.
Coronavirus...
‘Cyprus solution must be based on sovereign equality'
LEFKOSA, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
An official negotiation process on the Cyprus issue can only be started for a solution based on sovereign equality,...