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
Malians out in force after junta calls protests over sanctions
Bamako – Malians took to the streets en masse on Friday after the military junta called for protests against... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
How regional sanctions are hurting Mali
Abidjan – Mali finds itself more isolated than ever after fellow West African nations imposed strict sanctions, and now risks... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
Fleeing Tunisia dictator wanted to turn back, recordings reveal
Tunis – Toppled Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was mulling a return home even as he was aboard... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
