Politics

Zambia president deploys army to quell violence ahead of elections

Lusaka – Zambian President Edgar Lungu has ordered the deployment of the military to quell electoral violence ahead of August... Read more

1 Aug, 2021

Politics

Tunisia’s Rached Ghannouchi suffers ‘malaise’ amid political turmoil

Tunis – Rached Ghannouchi, the 80-year-old leader of turmoil-wracked Tunisia’s Islamist-inspired party Ennahdha, suddenly became unwell on Saturday while... Read more

1 Aug, 2021

Politics

After power grab, Tunisia’s Kais Saied names interior minister

Tunis – Tunisia’s president Kais Saied on Thursday appointed a former national security adviser as interior minister, days after... Read more

30 Jul, 2021

News

Cyril Ramaphosa hints at possible Cabinet reshuffle after SA unrest

Cape Town – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hinted at a possible “Cabinet reconfiguration” amid calls for him... Read more

30 Jul, 2021

Politics

ICC lifts arrest warrant for I Coast ex first lady Simone Gbagbo

Abidjan – The International Criminal Court has dropped its arrest warrant for Ivory Coast’s former first lady Simone Gbagbo... Read more

30 Jul, 2021

Politics

Tunisia in political turmoil as president sacks more officials

Tunis – Tunisia lurched further into political uncertainty on Wednesday as President Kais Saied dismissed more officials, days after he... Read more

29 Jul, 2021

Politics

Nigerian police ordered to free 5 anti-Buhari activists

Abuja – A Nigerian court has ordered the secret police to release five suspects detained for wearing T-shirts criticising... Read more

28 Jul, 2021

Business

South Africa to spend $67 million on post-unrest security

Johannesburg – South Africa will spend an additional $67.4 million on security following this month’s deadly unrest sparked by the... Read more

28 Jul, 2021

News

Beer and sneakers: SA raids township for looted wares

Vosloorus – A lively radio tune stopped abruptly as a line of armed police officers marched into a Johannesburg... Read more

28 Jul, 2021

Politics

Leader of Tanzanian opposition party Freeman Mbowe charged with terrorism

Dar es Salaam – A court in Tanzania has charged the leader of the main opposition party, Freeman Mbowe, with... Read more

27 Jul, 2021