Hundreds march against sanctions in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe
Hundreds of Zimbabweans from the country’s 10 provinces participated on Friday in an anti-sanctions march, a day the government declared a national holiday.
While the government claimed the event...
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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Rwandan foreign minister’s visit to Turkey to further boost relations: Diplomat
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Bulgaria to head to polls 3rd time this year as efforts to form government...
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Saudi king sacks director of public security, refers him for investigation
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Biden requests $6.4B from Congress to fund Afghan resettlement
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