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Court frees jailed Sudanese protesters

A court in Sudan has quashed the prison sentences handed down eight anti-government protesters last week, ordering their immediate release from custody. The eight were...

Algeria: Bouteflika faces intense call to quit as protests continue

Algeria’s President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika is coming under intense pressure to exit power and not partake in next month’s presidential election. The 82-year old leader on...

Algeria’s Bouteflika isn’t quitting yet, wants more power

Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika defied the protests from citizens urging him not to contest the next presidential election. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 82 years is confined to...

Algerians protests against Bouteflika’s re-election bid

Thousands of Algerians on Friday staged a street protest in the capital Algiers against the re-election bid of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The 81 year old...

Egypt: Train disaster caused by driver

Egyptian officials say Wednesday's deadly fire at Cairo's main railway station was due to negligence on the part of the train driver. At least 20...

Egypt: Dozens killed in deadly train fire

At least 20 people have been confirmed dead following a deadly fire outbreak at Egypt's main railway station in the capital, Cairo. Officials say more...

Sudan: President Bashir bans street protests

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir on Monday announced a ban on street protests days after declaring a national state of emergency. Pressure is mounting on Mr....

Morocco hosts Prince Harry and Meghan

British monarch, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Sunday started their official visit to Morocco. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in the north...

Egypt: Tourists watch rare sun event at ancient temple

On Friday African diplomats and other tourists gathered to watch a rare sun phenomenon in Egypt. They gathered to watch the statue of Pharaoh Ramses...

Sudan’s President declares state of emergency

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has declared a national state of emergency as pressure mounts on him to exit power. In a televised address following months...

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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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