“I am seeking for nothing except to leave a country in peace” Sall says as protests erupt/in /by
In his first interview since announcing the postponement of the presidential election, Senegal's president argues his decision to intervene was necessary to prevent worse electoral chaos.
South Sudan’s election officials undergo training ahead of December’s polls/in /by
Despite the magnitude of the task ahead, the Chair of South Sudan's electoral Commission believes free, fair, and credible elections can be held.
Senegal: Nationwide protests against vote delay, 1 dead/in /by
Senegalese marched Friday (Feb. 09) in cities including Ziguinchor, in the south and Diourbel, in the country's centre. One student died in the northern city of Saint-Louis. Clashes in Dakar lead to the closing of main roads, and disrupted rail lines and main markets.
DRC seeks “mordern investors” for its minerals/in /by
The nation's untapped mineral wealth is valued at $24 trillion. The Director General of the DRC's Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector expressed confidence that with the right partners, there will be “cake for everyone”.
Senegal: Tension mounts in Dakar as clashes erupt amid political unrest/in /by
Tension was at its height this Friday in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Violent clashes pitted opposition activists against the forces of law and order.
Liberian President Launches Anti-Corruption Audits/in /by
Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has taken decisive action in the fight against corruption by initiating audits of three crucial government institutions, including the central bank, according to a statement released by the presidency on Thursday.
Africa Cup third-place playoff match is unnecessary for proud South Africa coach Hugo Broos/in /by
"If you ask my advice, this game should not be played,"
Kenya marks Chinese spring festival/in /by
The Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, is China's grandest traditional festival marked by family reunions
Malawi lifts visa restrictions for 79 countries/in /by
The decision aims to enable easier access for visitors, including those from the UK, China, Russia, Germany, Australia, Canada, and others with a broad objective of improving tourism in the country.
US calls for investigation into alleged civilian killings in Ethiopia’s Amhara region/in /by
The U.S. is calling for an investigation into an alleged massacre of civilians in Ethiopia's Amhara region, where a local rights group says more than 80 people were killed last week following clashes between soldiers and armed groups.