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Military junta ‘frees’ ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo
" Given his state of health, the former President of the Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba has freedom of movement. He can travel abroad if he wishes to carry out his medical checks."
Pics of the day: September 6, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo ‘free to go abroad’ says post-coup leader
" Given his state of health, the former President of the Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba has freedom of movement. He can travel abroad if he wishes to carry out his medical checks."
Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina announces bid for re-election
"They have tried everything and devised every strategy to prevent me from standing for the presidency. Only the Constitution can prevent me from standing and the Constitution allows me to run for another term, which will be my second and final term." Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar's president
Libya deports 250 undocumented African, Asian migrants
During a visit to the Tarik al-Sikka detention centre in Tripoli, Libyan Interior Minister Imed Trabelsi announces the deportation of over 250 undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan African nations and Asia to their respective countries
Nigeria court rejects bid to overturn Tinubu’s victory
An appeals court in Nigeria rejected two out of the three petitions Wednesday challenging the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February election, with the last petition still under deliberation in a case that has put Africa’s most populous country on edge.
Four dead in Cairo building collapse
A building collapse on Wednesday killed four Egyptians from the same family in a Cairo neighbourhood where a similar tragedy occurred earlier this summer, state media reported.
Arms-to-Russia inquiry: what has the South African investigation revealed
"Available evidence only confirmed the offloading and that there was nothing loaded," an inquiry into the incident that caused diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S has concluded. An executive summary of the panel’s report was released Tuesday (Sep. 04) night.
Africa climate summit adopts ‘Nairobi declaration’ as it concludes
A landmark three-day African climate summit ends in Nairobi, Kenya after leaders adopt a declaration highlighting the continent's potential as a green powerhouse.
Nigeria: Anxious wait for court ruling on petitions against presidential election
Protesters gathered Wednesday (Sep. 05) outside Abuja's Court of Appeal. The opposition challenged the election results, arguing that Tinubu was not qualified to run for president because he was a citizen of Guinea and allegedly did not have the required academic credentials.