Central-Africa
Birth of Modern Gabon: in eight important dates
On August 17, 1960, Gabon was the eighth African colony in France to gain independence. Its future head of state, Léon Mba,…
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Central-Africa
almost 11,000 new refugees in Chad
Almost 11,000 refugees from Cameroon have arrived in Chad in the city of Oundouma. Clashes between communities that started last week in…
Central-Africa
“Mr Tshisekedi wants Ceni to be paid”
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following a new deadline granted by the Assembly, the eight denominations on the religious platform…
East-Africa
Somali presidential candidates lay preconditions for decrease home
Somali presidential candidates lay down preconditions for lower house elections MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Union of Presidential Candidates on Monday issued preconditions…
West-Africa
at least 37 civilians were killed
An attack by armed men on motorcycles took place on Monday 16 August in the village of Darey-Daye, in the Niger region…
West-Africa
more than a thousand displaced after attacks by
Following the August 8 attacks on several Malian towns attributed to the jihadists, near the border with Niger, which killed 42 civilians,…
North-Africa
The United States calls on Libya’s political actors to compromise
Libyan political actors must reach the compromise needed to meet the people’s expectations of justice and free elections, said the US Ambassador…
East-Africa
Somali Prime Minister Roble speaks alongside together with his Egyptian counterpart
Cairo, Egypt – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble met with his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo, upon his arrival for official duties, days…
Central-Africa
complaints and threats of indefinite strike on Radio Television
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, staff, all categories combined, for national radio and television broadcasts, the official media, threaten to disconnect.…
East-Africa
Zambia’s new president promises “better democracy” in his
Zambian incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday cracked down on the South African country’s outgoing “brutal regime” while promising “better democracy” in…
West-Africa
heavy rainfall leads to a new increase
A cholera epidemic has raged in Niger for several weeks, particularly in the regions of Maradi and Zinder, which border Nigeria, a…
