Togo: two journalists jailed for defaming a minister/in /by
They are being prosecuted for "defamation and attack on the honor of the Minister and incitement to revolt", for having claimed on social networks that the Minister of Urban Planning, Housing and Land Reform, Kodjo Adedze, had had 400 million FCFA (604,875 euros) stolen from his home.
Madagascar incumbent Rajoelina “confident in the choice of the people” as he votes/in /by
He is one of 13 candidates vying for the top post, but 10 of the others have called on voters to shun the elections, complaining of an "institutional coup" in favour of Rajoelina. If a run-off election is scheduled on December 20, it is not clear if it will be necessary.
Morocco: Jail time for four men convicted of raping a teenage girl increased to four years/in /by
The Agadir Court of Appeal sentenced the four defendants to four years' imprisonment each for "indecent assault on a minor with violence", Guellaa told AFP, announcing that she would appeal to the Supreme Court.
IMF approves Sh142.7bn loan to Kenya/in /by
Kenya is under pressure "on its liquid assets, mainly due to the large Eurobond maturing" in June 2024 in the amount of $2 billion, according to the IMF, which notes, however, a recovery in the agriculture and tourism sectors.
Pics of the day: November 15, 2023/in /by
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
WWF report reveals stark disparities in plastic pollution impact/in /by
As negotiations unfold in Kenya, the WWF calls on governments to implement measures such as a ban on high-risk plastic products, establish global requirements for product design, and provide financial support for low- and middle-income countries.
Polls open in Madagascar presidential election hit by boycott/in /by
Following a nighttime curfew and weeks of protests, voting got calmly under way on Thursday morning, according to journalists, with polls set to close at 05:00 pm (1400 GMT).
Rwanda takes issue with British court ruling on migration plan/in /by
Kigali says it does not agree with the court's point stating that refugees or migrants sent from Britain to Rwanda would not be safe.
Counting continues in Liberia’s presidential run-off vote/in /by
Late Wednesday, oppostion leader Joseph Boakai had a slight lead in the closely contested presidential race with votes from just over 22 per cent of polling stations confirmed.
Niger’s military regime congratulates Mali on “liberation of Kidal”/in /by
The military regime in Niger, has congratulated the Malian army for capturing the strategic northern Tuareg stronghold of Kidal.