AU has “not yet” received invitation to G20, says spokeswoman
The African Union (AU) has "not yet" received an invitation to this weekend's G20 summit, at which India and the United States are seeking to integrate the pan-African organization, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Niger: the EU denounces “obstructions” to the travel of its ambassador
The European Union deplored on Wednesday "obstructions" to the travel of its ambassador stationed in Niger, where soldiers took power at the end of July and have since held elected President Mohamed Bazoum captive.
Rwanda police arrest serial killer suspect after finding bodies in kitchen
"He operated by luring his victims, mostly prostitutes, to his home, where he stole their phones and other personal belongings before strangling them and burying them in a pit dug in his kitchen," said Rwandan Bureau of Investigation (RIB) spokesman Thierry Murangira, quoted by local media.
Mali bids goodbye to Salif Keita, the late hero of African football
Mali pays a final tribute to African football legend and "monument man" Salif Keita who died at the weekend at the age of 76. Hundreds of people, including former teammates and Malian politicians flocked to his funeral
Eswatini celebrates 55 years of independence
Africa's last absolute monarchy celebrated Wednesday 55 years of independence from Britain. King Mswati III of Eswatini paraded to cheering crowds gathered at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba.
Military junta ‘frees’ ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo
" Given his state of health, the former President of the Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba has freedom of movement. He can travel abroad if he wishes to carry out his medical checks."
Pics of the day: September 6, 2023
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Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo ‘free to go abroad’ says post-coup leader
" Given his state of health, the former President of the Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba has freedom of movement. He can travel abroad if he wishes to carry out his medical checks."
Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina announces bid for re-election
"They have tried everything and devised every strategy to prevent me from standing for the presidency. Only the Constitution can prevent me from standing and the Constitution allows me to run for another term, which will be my second and final term." Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar's president
Libya deports 250 undocumented African, Asian migrants
During a visit to the Tarik al-Sikka detention centre in Tripoli, Libyan Interior Minister Imed Trabelsi announces the deportation of over 250 undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan African nations and Asia to their respective countries