Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, symbol of Mali’s turmoil
Bamako – Mali’s former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who died on Sunday aged 76, became the symbol of the... Read more
17 Jan, 2022
Sudan doctors protest state violence in post-coup rallies
Khartoum – Sudanese doctors protested on Sunday against violent attacks by security forces targeting medical personnel during pro-democracy rallies following... Read more
17 Jan, 2022
Mali to oppose ‘illegal sanctions’ in international courts
Bamako – Mali has said it will seek to overturn in international courts what Bamako calls “illegal sanctions” imposed by... Read more
16 Jan, 2022
Sudan revokes licence of Al Jazeera live TV unit
Khartoum – Sudan has revoked the licence of Al Jazeera Mubasher, part of the Qatar-based network, accusing it of “unprofessional”... Read more
16 Jan, 2022
Mali ex-president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies aged 76, his family says
Bamako – Mali’s former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who led the West African country from 2013 until he was... Read more
16 Jan, 2022
ANC insiders say Cyril Ramaphosa ‘unlikely to take action’ against Minister Lindiwe Sisulu
Cape Town – ANC insiders have reportedly indicated that President Cyril Ramaphosa is unlikely to take action against Tourism... Read more
16 Jan, 2022
IMF official urges ‘deep reforms’ to Tunisian economy
Tunis – Tunisia’s crisis-stricken economy needs “deep reforms” such as slashing its vast public wage bill, the International Monetary... Read more
16 Jan, 2022
UK govt apologises to Queen for parties before prince’s funeral
London – The UK government apologised on Friday to Queen Elizabeth II, after revelations Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s staff... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
Tunisians defy ban to protest against president
Tunis – Tunisian police used tear gas and water cannons on Friday to disperse hundreds of demonstrators protesting against... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
Benin pardons 499 prisoners but not opposition figures
Cotonou – Benin’s President Patrice Talon has pardoned 499 prisoners but two major opposition leaders remain behind bars, according to... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
