Kenya’s deputy police chief steps aside amid probe into blogger’s death/in /by
The death of Albert Ojwang, who was accused of defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, sparked days of protests in Nairobi. Lagat said on Monday that he was stepping aside “in view of the ongoing investigations” into the death of Ojwang
Uganda president signs law bringing back military trials for civilians/in /by
Opposition leaders said the new law violated a previous Supreme Court ruling.
Liberia: LPRC Earns Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Performance/in /by
[New Republic] The Management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has been recognized by President Joseph Nyuma Boakaias one of the top-performing government institutions.
U.S. considers adding more African countries to travel ban/in /by
The list includes major US partners such as Kenya, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria
Tanzanian opposition leader to represent himself in treason trial/in /by
The main opposition leader in Tanzania was granted permission on Monday to represent himself in his treason trial after being denied the right to meet his lawyers in private by prison authorities.
In China, young African entrepreneurs personify growing China-Africa cooperation/in /by
In China's Hunan province, young African entrepreneurs have found a fertile ground to launch their business ventures.
Israel blasts France for covering defense booths at Paris Air Show/in /by
The Paris Air Show kicked off Monday, but controversy quickly followed. Organizers, at France’s request, ordered Israeli offensive weapons displays to be covered, sparking outrage from Israel, who called the move “outrageous” and accused France of mixing politics with defense industry interests.
Gattuso named Italy coach as Azzurri scramble to salvage World Cup place/in /by
Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup
Lungu funeral dispute settled between family and government/in /by
After 11 days of uncertainty and behind-the-scenes negotiations, funeral plans for Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu have finally been settled. Lungu died at age 68 in South Africa, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Football: Paul Pogba rumoured to join AS Monaco/in /by
The former Juventus midfielder is hoping to make his return to football after his doping scandal.