Countries State TV says son of Equatorial Guinea’s ruler held for graft Malabo – One of the sons of Equatorial Guinea’s veteran ruler has been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling... Read more 18 Jan, 2023
Countries Swiss prosecutors nearing decision on Gambian ex-minister Geneva – Swiss state prosecutors said on Monday they were close to concluding their lengthy investigation into crimes against... Read more 17 Jan, 2023
Countries Equatorial Guinea dissident dies in prison Madrid – A prominent dissident in Equatorial Guinea has died in prison after being taken from South Sudan in... Read more 17 Jan, 2023
Countries ‘We need to get things right’ – Nigerians flock to get voting cards as election looms Lagos – Braving stressful waits, red tape and repeated visits, Nigerians are rushing to pick up their voting cards... Read more 17 Jan, 2023
Countries ‘This doesn’t bode well for a free and fair election’ – Zimbabwean opposition activists in court after police raid Harare – Twenty-five Zimbabwean opposition activists appeared in court on Monday after police raided the house of an MP... Read more 17 Jan, 2023
Countries Togo’s opposition holds rare rally in the capital Lome – An alliance of seven opposition parties in Togo held a peaceful rally on Saturday in the capital... Read more 15 Jan, 2023
Countries Lawyer for Mauritania’s ex-president fears unfair trial Nouakchott – A lawyer for Mauritania’s ex-president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, said on Saturday his client might not get... Read more 15 Jan, 2023
Business Thousands protest Tunisian president amid grinding economic crisis Tunis – Thousands of Tunisians marched on Saturday in the capital to protest against President Kais Saied, whom they... Read more 15 Jan, 2023
Countries Zimbabwe police storm opposition MP’s home, arrest 25 Harare – Anti-riot police stormed the house of an opposition lawmaker in Zimbabwe on Saturday and arrested the politician... Read more 15 Jan, 2023
Countries Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu to return from exile Dar Es Salaam – Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu said on Friday he would shortly return home from exile... Read more 14 Jan, 2023