Tanzania opposition arrests dent hopes of political change
Dar es Salaam – When Samia Suluhu Hassan took up the reins of power in Tanzania four months ago,... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
Jacob Zuma’s daughter takes a swipe at supermodel Naomi Campbell
Cape Town – Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Jabu Zuma, has taken a swipe at supermodel Naomi... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
Two more Tunisia MPs critical of president arrested
Tunis – Tunisian security forces have arrested two MPs from an Islamist party opposed to a power grab by... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
‘It’s painful to see Jacob Zuma behind bars but laws must be followed’
Cape Town – South African Communist Party (SACP) general secretary, Dr Blade Nzimande, says it’s unfortunate that former president... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
