Central African Republic

Central African Republic PM fired amid tensions over Russia-France tug of war

Bangui – The Central African Republic’s prime minister has been sacked, the presidency confirmed on Monday, against the backdrop... Read more

8 Feb, 2022

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Gunmen attack private radio station in Guinea-Bissau

Bissau – Gunmen in Guinea-Bissau on Monday ransacked a private radio station critical of the government, a manager said, in... Read more

8 Feb, 2022

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‘Malaise’ in DRC as president’s security aide arrested

Kinshasa – The surprise arrest of Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi’s special security advisor while the head of... Read more

8 Feb, 2022

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Libyan parliament interviews prime minister candidates

Benghazi – Libya’s parliament on Monday began hearings of hopefuls to replace interim prime minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, a process that... Read more

8 Feb, 2022

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Sudan security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters

Khartoum – Sudanese security forces fired tear gas on Monday at thousands of demonstrators calling for civilian rule and... Read more

7 Feb, 2022

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Justice department refutes EFF claims Lamola tried to influence ConCourt appointment

Cape Town – The South African Justice and Correctional Services Department has rejected claims by the Economic Freedom Fighters... Read more

7 Feb, 2022

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Intelligence failures fuelled South Africa riots, probe finds

Johannesburg – The deadly riots that rocked South Africa after ex-president Jacob Zuma was jailed last year exposed significant intelligence... Read more

7 Feb, 2022

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‘Irrational’ JSC interviews may face legal challenge – reports

Cape Town – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is likely to face legal challenges after some civil society organisations... Read more

7 Feb, 2022

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Sudan army supporters in new show of force in Khartoum

Khartoum – Thousands of supporters of Sudan’s army rallied on Saturday in front of the UN mission in Khartoum,... Read more

6 Feb, 2022

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Mali publishes bill to shore up junta leader’s powers

Bamako – Mali’s military-dominated authorities on Saturday published a bill designed to further shore up the powers of junta leader... Read more

6 Feb, 2022