Africa

Cameroon presidential election postponed

Jul 10, 2018 08:21

Cameroon’s president Paul Biya issued an order on Monday to postpone the presidential election on October 7, due to the worsening security situation in the Anglophone regions.
Ethiopia and Eritrea to renew diplomatic ties

Jul 09, 2018 15:38

Ethiopia’s prime minister said his landlocked nation of 100 million people will begin using the port of neighboring Eritrea, its longtime sworn enemy, after a day of historic talks with President Isaias Afkwerki.
South Sudan's Machar set to be 'reinstated as vice president'

Jul 09, 2018 08:26

Rebel leader is to return to his position as one of the country's four vice presidents, Sudan's foreign minister says.
Political crisis intensifies in Tunisia

Jul 08, 2018 17:21

Disagreements between major political figures in Tunisia has intensified the political crisis in the country.
Terrorist attack in Tunisia: "Nine border guards killed"

Jul 08, 2018 16:52

Terrorists have attacked a security check point in Western Tunisia, close to the border with Algeria.
Nigerian protesters call for Sheikh Zakzaky's release

Jul 08, 2018 14:08

Large protests have taken place in Abouja, Nigeria's capital, with protesters calling for the immediate release of the head of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, (IMN ) , Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, and his wife.
Zimbabwe opposition chief hopes for 'Obama effect' in historic poll

Jul 08, 2018 09:47

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader and presidential hopeful Nelson Chamisa believes he will ride a wave of youthful optimism to election victory, joining other relatively young politicians who secured election victories in their youth, such as Barack Obama, Emmanuel Macron and Justin Trudeau.
Al Shabaab attacks Somalia police HQ

Jul 07, 2018 18:17

Somalia’s al Shabaab group stormed a government building housing the security and interior ministries on Saturday after twin bombings wounded at least 17 people nearby in central Mogadishu.
Shiite Nigerians Call for Release of Sheikh Zakzaky

Jul 07, 2018 15:15

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) staged a peaceful protest at the Abuja National Mosque to call for the release of their leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.
Djibouti launches 'Africa's biggest free trade zone'

Jul 07, 2018 07:15

Djibouti launched the first phase of Africa's biggest free trade zone, seeking to capitalize on its strategic position on one of the world's busiest trade routes.