Mali parliament approves five-year democratic transition plan
Bamako – Mali’s lawmakers on Monday approved a plan allowing the military junta to rule for up to five years,... Read more
22 Feb, 2022
Libya interim PM promises legislative elections by end of June
Tripoli – Libya’s interim prime minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah reaffirmed on Monday that he will only cede power to an elected... Read more
22 Feb, 2022
Taiwanese Olympian faces punishment for wearing China uniform
Taipei – Taiwan’s government has denounced one of its Olympic flagbearers after the speed skater was seen in an online... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
UK’s Boris Johnson submits his response to ‘partygate’ probe
London – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has submitted his response to a police questionnaire relating to Downing Street... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
Donald Trump’s new social media app begins slow rollout
San Francisco – Donald Trump’s new social media app started a gradual rollout late Sunday and should be “fully... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
Sudanese man killed in crackdown on anti-coup protests as UN expert arrives
Khartoum – A Sudanese man was shot dead on Sunday as security forces cracked down on rallies against last year’s... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
‘We are scrutinising the voters’ roll!’ – Zimbabwe opposition accuses state of rigging elections
Harare – Zimbabwe’s opposition on Sunday accused state powers of attempting to rig next month’s elections by manipulating the electoral... Read more
21 Feb, 2022
Somali leaders reject ‘illegal’ oil deal with US company
Mogadishu – Somalia’s president and premier have declared null and void a deal signed by their energy minister with a... Read more
20 Feb, 2022
Zimbabwe opposition says 80 supporters arrested while campaigning
Harare – Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has said at least 80 of its supporters were arrested on Saturday while campaigning... Read more
20 Feb, 2022
Tanzania opposition leader to stand trial for terrorism
Dar es Salaam – The leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party will stand trial for terrorism, a high court... Read more
19 Feb, 2022
