Politics

Paul Rusesabagina: ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero and accused terrorist

Nairobi – The mild-mannered hero of “Hotel Rwanda” credited with saving hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide, Paul... Read more

17 Aug, 2021

Politics

Southern Africa hails Zambian democracy after opposition win

Lilongwe – Southern Africa’s regional bloc praised Zambia on Tuesday for overseeing a peaceful transition of power after a... Read more

17 Aug, 2021

Politics

Cyril Ramaphosa extends SANDF deployment to help police fight crime

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to... Read more

17 Aug, 2021

Politics

Ghana welcomes survivors of 1921 Tulsa massacre

Accra – Two African American survivors of a century-old massacre in the United States were in Ghana on Sunday... Read more

17 Aug, 2021

Politics

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to learn verdict in terror trial

Kigali – A court will deliver its verdict on Friday against Paul Rusesabagina, the “Hotel Rwanda” hero turned government critic,... Read more

17 Aug, 2021

Politics

Zambia’s new leader denounces outgoing ‘brutal regime’, pledges ‘better democracy’

Lusaka – Zambian president-elect Hakainde Hichilema on Monday slammed the southern African country’s outgoing “brutal regime” while promising a... Read more

16 Aug, 2021

Politics

Madagascar leader Andry Rajoelina names new cabinet, keeps PM

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina named a new cabinet on Sunday, but retained his previous prime minister, days after... Read more

16 Aug, 2021

News

WATCH | Zambia’s Edgar Lungu concedes defeat to challenger Hichilema

Lusaka –  Zambia’s outgoing leader Edgar Lungu on Monday conceded defeat and congratulated his successor and longtime rival Hakainde... Read more

16 Aug, 2021

Politics

‘Cattle boy’ Hakainde Hichilema takes Zambia’s top job

Lusaka – Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia’s veteran opposition politician and a business tycoon, tried six times for the country’s presidency before... Read more

16 Aug, 2021

News

From the desk of the President

State capture did not end of its own accord. It was brought to an end by the concerted actions... Read more

16 Aug, 2021