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Egypt’s al-Sisi re-elected as President

Egypt's President, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has been declared winner of the country's presidential elections after winning more than 90% of votes counted so far, according to Egyptian state media. 

Mayor of Libya’s Tripoli abducted by gunmen

The mayor of Libya’s capital was abducted by unknown gunmen from his house overnight, Tripoli’s city council said on Thursday.

Morocco tops investment destination in Africa for 2017

Morocco is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index 2018 (AII) by Quantum Global’s independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab.

Egyptians vote for new president

Egyptians are voting in a presidential election with incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi favorite to win a second term following the withdrawal of major political opponents.

Tunisia: Protesters clash with police over jobs

Protesters in Tunisia on Wednesday clashed with police in a mining town in the southern part of the country as they demand jobs and development.

Egypt ‘bans Uber’ after complaints from Taxi drivers

A court in Egypt has banned transportation tech company Uber and one other riding app Careem after complaints from Taxi drivers.

Sarkozy detained for receiving ‘funding’ from Gaddafi

A former President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy is facing questioning over allegations that he received campaign funding from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.

Egypt: Citizens abroad vote in presidential elections

Egyptians living abroad have voted in their country's presidential elections expected to take place locally between March 26 and 28.

Libya to arrest over 205 alleged traffickers

Officials in Libya have issued arrest warrants for over 200 Libyans and foreigners believed to have been involved in a smuggling syndicate abusing African migrants trying to get to Europe.

Tunisia TV threatens football blackout after violence

Tunisia's public TV channel Wataniya threatened on Monday to stop broadcasting football matches after two of its journalists were wounded during weekend unrest.

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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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