Hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed amid Gaza ceasefire agreement/in /by
In a landmark moment following two years of devastating conflict, Hamas on Monday released seven hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join anti-government protests/in /by
A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile atmosphere after President Andry Rajoelina announced an attempted coup was in progress.
Voters head to polls as Cameroon’s Paul Biya eyes extended term/in /by
Voters in Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that is widely expected to see 92-year-old Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader, extend his 42-year rule for another seven years.
Gabon president’s party wins parliamentary majority/in /by
President Brice Oligui Nguema's Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) was on course to win 55 seats in the 145-seat national assembly, results showed
Cameroon votes as President Biya seeks to extend long rule/in /by
Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul Biya. Now 92, he would be 99 by the time his term finishes
Opposition leader wins presidential vote in Seychelles/in /by
Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday
Madagascar: Soldiers join protestors as president denounces ‘coup attempt’/in /by
The troops are from the same unit that helped Rajoelina take power for the first time sixteen years ago following nationwide protests
Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines/in /by
Companies are required to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy. Botswana, the world's top diamond producer by value is keen to increase local ownership of its mineral wealth and to promote local value addition
Tear gas and arrests in Abidjan as opposition defies protest ban/in /by
An August march in Abidjan saw thousands of people from different political parties march against President Ouattara’s fourth term bid. Authorities say Saturday’s march was banned to maintain public order
No foul play in the death of South African Ambassador, authorities say/in /by
No signs of foul play have been found in the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, authorities say. The exact cause is still unknown. French investigators are working closely with South African officials as the probe continues.