Gabon’s mutinous soldiers announce new leader/in /by
After dissovling all instutions and nullifying election results in Gabon Wednesday (Aug. 30), the coup leaders ”named the president of the ruling CTRI (Committee for the Transition and Restauration of Institutions).
Disgraced ANC leader forms new party ahead of South Africa’s general elections/in /by
Ousted African National Congress secretary general, Ace Magashule, has announced the formation of a new party ahead of South Africa's general elections next year.
Nigeria: Road safety Commences clampdown on rickety vehicles/in /by
In a bid to reduce road accidents in Nigeria, the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), has commenced the immediate clampdown on all rickety vehicles across the country,
Analyst urges caution about results of Gabon’s coup d’etat/in /by
An analyst has expressed concern, warning that Gabon's citizens will 'lose again' if President Ali Bongo's autocracy is replaced by a military dictatorship.
Transfer to UN of Rwandan genocide suspect delayed in South Africa/in /by
A hearing on the transfer of Rwandan genocide suspect, Fulgence Kayishema, to a UN court was postponed by a South African judge after prosecutors failed to file an application to start the process.
Gabon: Life at standstill in Libreville, residents eagerly await ‘what next’ after coup/in /by
"When there is instability in a nation, the army sides with the majority. Today, our army has sided with us. We have risen as one to say that we support the Gabonese army. And we warn the countries plotting lies and deception who are going to attack our military, that we are going to form ourselves"
Congolese sculptors showcase their wood carving skills/in /by
The third edition of the Woodworking Trade Fair in Brazzaville showcases the work of Congolese sculptors.
Africa: the 7 military coups over the last three years/in /by
Africa has experienced seven coups since August 2020, before the one underway on Wednesday in Gabon.
Gabon coup: Ali Bongo calls for help, says “I don’t know what is going on”/in /by
My son is somewhere, my wife is in another place and I'm at the residence. Right now, I'm under residence (arrest, ed.) and nothing happening, and nothing is happening, I don't know what... what's going on. So, I'm calling you to make noise, to make noise, to make noise really. I'm... I'm thanking
Sudan military ruler visits Egypt as deadly fighting continues/in /by
As deadly fighting continues between Sudan's army and a paramilitary group, the country's chief insists he wants to see an end to the war.