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Nigeria: Family begs for the release of girl held by militants

Family of a girl kidnapped by Boko Haram militants last year in Nigeria wants her freed. Leah Sharibu was among some 111 school girls abducted...

Algeria’s 81-year-old President, Bouteflika to seek fifth term

The President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika is to contest April’s presidential elections despite not in good health. The state news agency APS said on Sunday...

Nigeria: Election office burnt down in Plateau

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday said its office in the Plateau State has been burnt down. The incident is happening just days...

Egypt’s al-Sisi takes over from Kagame as AU Chair

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has now taken over as chairperson of the African Union, a position that is just ceremonial but significant. The Egyptian...

African Union boss and deputy ‘fight’ over appointments

The top hierarchy of the African Union Commission is reportedly divided over recent appointments, the Mail & Guardian in South Africa is reporting. The deputy...

Tunisia: 7 militants jailed for life over 2015 terror attacks

Seven militants have been jailed for life in Tunisia for their roles in deadly terror attacks on a museum and a beach resort in...

Tanzania: Male MPs face calls to get circumcised

Tanzania ranks high globally when it comes to HIV/AIDS infection rates in the world. The country’s 2016 figures showed that some 5 percent of...

Tshisekedi seeks global acceptance with African tour

Felix Tshisekedi ascended to the presidency in the Democratic Republic of Congo after winning a disputed presidential election. That victory had to be confirmed by...

South Africa to hold general elections on May 8

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced that general elections will be held on May 8. Ramaphosa made the announcement when he delivered his...

Ghana: Police arrest six over murder of undercover journalist

Police in Ghana on Thursday said they have arrested six persons in connection with the murder of Ghanaian undercover journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. Senior spokesman for...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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