U.S. Opens New Chapter In Sudan Relations, Lifting Sanctions
October 11, 2017
Antagonism towards Israel has since cooled and diplomatic channels between the two former enemies have reportedly opened.
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On A National Day For Burundians, Thousands Live in Exile
October 11, 2017
These jarring witness testimonies counter President Nkurunziza’s recent declaration that “Burundi is at peace.”
Cameroon Fires on English-Speaking Separatists, Killing 17
October 6, 2017
Separatist groups and their supporters hoisted the blue and white flag of their would-be nation, Ambazonia, in road junctions and some public buildings.
Nigerian ‘Unsung Hero’ Tapped for Major U.N. Award
October 5, 2017
A lawyer turned property developer in Borno state, Mr. Mustapha also took part in mediating between Boko Haram and the Nigerian government.
Rwanda Jails Women’s Rights Activist After Presidential Bid
October 5, 2017
Later, she was disqualified from appearing on the ballot due to an alleged lack of signatures.
Famed Empire That Dealt in Racist Fake News Collapses in South Africa
September 28, 2017
Leaked Gupta emails later turned up allegedly faked letters, written in Nene’s name, related to the funding of the multimillion-rand locomotive procurement.
New Travel Ban Listing Important U.S. Ally Stumps Area Experts
September 28, 2017
The addition of Chad took that country’s government by surprise and bewildered analysts of Central Africa.
Trump Slights Africa in First Policy Speech to Leaders
September 28, 2017
He could also have mentioned major drives across the continent against polio which have cut down new cases to record lows.
Mandela Blamed for Leaving The Country to Whites
September 20, 2017
While Zimbabwe attempted a land reform program that gave land owned by whites to liberation war veterans and others, South Africa’s reform program was delayed for years.
New Twist in Genocide Case on Behalf of Namibian Herero’s
September 20, 2017
It is thought some reached the US when the museum bought the private collection of a German anthropologist in the 1920s.
Corruption Returns with a Vengence in Ghana
September 14, 2017
Director Joseph Siew Agyepoing of the Jospong Group of companies has vigorously denied the Joy News findings of inflated contracts, calling them “grossly misleading and unfortunate to say the least” and demanding a retraction.
Thousands March For Change In TOGO and An End To Dynasty Rule
September 13, 2017
Gnassingbe’s offer to reintroduce a two-term limit was welcome, he said. But the opposition has rejected it because it would enable him to stay in power until 2030.
Kenyans Set for Rematch on Flawed Polls
September 6, 2017
Odinga had petitioned the court to overturn the result, claiming the electoral system was rigged in Kenyatta’s favor.
Tanzania Greenlights Hydrolelctric Plant In World Heritage Game Reserve
September 5, 2017
The Energy and Minerals Ministry said it expected construction of the power plant to be completed within three years.
African’s Floods Largely Unnoticed Despite Higher Death Toll
September 5, 2017
In addition to thousands of homes, local markets and government offices were badly affected by the flood, according to the state emergency agency.