West-Africa
a first round without enthusiasm
Nearly 5 million voters were called to the polls this Sunday, April 11, in Benin for a presidential election against President Patrice…
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East-Africa
Al-Shabaab recommends the use of honey in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
NAIROBI, Kenya – As part of their propaganda campaigns, Al-Shabaab militants have now recommended the use of honey and black seeds in…
Central-Africa
mixed presence at polling stations
In Chad, 7.3 million voters were called to the polls on Sunday to decide between ten candidates, including the current head of…
East-Africa
A prosecutor says the death of the Hodan governor is planned by government agents
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has admitted that the death of Hodan Governor Abdihakim Dhagajuun was planned by government…
Central-Africa
the army regains control of the city
In the Central African Republic, the authorities welcome the fact that the national army and its allies, especially the Russians, have been…
Central-Africa
Chad goes to the polls as President Deby addresses the 6th
Chadia President Idriss Deby Itno was widely expected to win re-election on Sunday and extend his three-decadelong rule in this Central African…
East-Africa
Inside the last marathon to save Somalia from collapsing
MOGADISHU, Somalia – For over nine months now, several meetings have been held in the Federal Republic of Somalia over forthcoming elections…
West-Africa
fish unfit for human consumption
Several fish have been found dead off the Ghanaian coast in recent days, the cause of which is unknown. In neighboring Togo,…
Central-Africa
confusion within Lamuka which now counts
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it is imbroglio during the recent election within Lamuka, the largest opposition platform. As of…
East-Africa
The United States puts Somalia’s spy agency on the spot in the latest report from the State Department
NAIROBI, Kenya – Abuse of human rights prominent in the latest report from the State Department as the United States poked holes…
Central-Africa
the economy suffers as the country progresses
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been waiting for the formation of its government for almost two months. And on the Presidency’s…
