Gabon police arrest dozens over curfew violations
Libreville – Gabon’s police have arrested dozens of young protesters for breaching a curfew, in place since the military... Read more
17 Dec, 2024
Mozambique opposition threatens ‘chaos’ if vote a ‘lie’
Maputo – Mozambique’s main opposition leader, who has claimed victory in the October 9 presidential election, on Monday threatened... Read more
17 Dec, 2024
Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen
Port Vila — A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital... Read more
17 Dec, 2024
Canada deputy PM quits in tariff rift with Trudeau
Ottawa — Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin... Read more
17 Dec, 2024
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Tokyo — Japan wants renewables to be its top power source by 2040 in a push to reduce dependence... Read more
17 Dec, 2024
NGOs accuse Uganda oil project of ‘serious human rights violations’
Nairobi – International human rights groups alleged “serious human rights violations” around an oil mega-project being developed in Uganda... Read more
13 Dec, 2024
Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that
David Mandiyanike, University of Botswana There’s a question that has consistently gripped Botswana’s politics: bomme ba kae? (where are... Read more
13 Dec, 2024
DRC, Rwanda leaders to hold peace talks in Angola
Kinshasa – The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will meet on Sunday in Angola for... Read more
13 Dec, 2024
Rights groups slam Australian state’s child sentencing law
Sydney — Rights activists have slammed the Australian state of Queensland’s imposition of adult jail sentences on children as... Read more
13 Dec, 2024
US cops find mysterious $100 mn in marijuana – but no owner
Los Angeles — A massive marijuana bust has left US cops stumped after they found $100 million worth of... Read more
13 Dec, 2024
