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Zondo Commission Adjourns Jacob Zuma’s Testimony
The Zondo commission adjourned a public inquiry into state corruption until Friday after lawyers for former president Jacob Zuma accused…
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Sudan’s Military Council, Protest Alliance Sign Power-Sharing Deal
Sudan’s military council and the alliance of protesters and opposition groups signed the power-sharing agreement on Wednesday. The agreement was…
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WHO Declares DRC Ebola Epidemic As International Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, calling…
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Sudan: Protesters Stormed Streets Following Killing Of Civilian
Thousands of people took to the streets in a Khartoum district on Monday night to protest against the killing of…
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Uganda: Singer Bobi Wine Plans To Run For President In 2021 Elections
Uganda’s pop star-turned-opposition leader, Bobi Wine, on Monday, announced he plans to challenge longtime President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming…
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DRC Health Ministry Confirms First Ebola Case In Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday confirmed the first Ebola case in Goma, a densely populated area close to…
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Former SA President Jacob Zuma To Appear Before Zondo Commission
Former South African president Jacob Zuma will face a public inquiry into state graft on Monday to respond to accusations…
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Sudan: Paramilitary Forces Shot Dead One Protester in Sinnar
Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) backed by Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) reportedly shot dead one protester…
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Somalia: Hours-Long Al-Shabab Militant Attack Kills More Than 25
Militants from the al Shabab Islamist militant group stormed a hotel in the coastal Somali city of Kismayo on Friday…
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AU Diplomat: Sudan Military & Protest Leaders To Sign Transition Agreement Soon
A top African Union diplomat on Friday announced the transition agreement between Sudan’s ruling military council and the protest and…
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South Africa Deploys Army In Cape Town To Fight Gang-Infected Crimes
South African authorities have deployed army in some parts of Cape Town where gang-infected violent incidents have spiked in recent…
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Algeria: Protests Continue For 21st Consecutive Week
Thousands of Algerians continued to flood the streets on Friday to push for reforms and the departure of the ruling…
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Sudan: Military Council Reveals It Foiled Coup Attempt
A top general of Sudan’s ruling military council (TMC) on Thursday announced on state television that the military has foiled…
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South Sudan: Riek Machar Ready To Talk Peace With Kiir If His Demands Are Met
South Sudan’s former vice president and exiled leader Riek Machar says he is ready to talk peace with his rival…
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Nigeria: Shia Muslims Continue Protests For Sheikh Zakzaky’s Release
The Nigerian police fired guns and tear gas in a clash with a protesting group of Nigeria’s Shia Muslims in…
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UN Chief Appeals For More Support For Cyclone Hit Mozambique
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appealed the international community to provide more aid to Mozambique, reported Reuters.…
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Algeria: Army Chief Warns Protesters Against Calls For A Civilian State
Algerian army chief Ahmed Gaid Salah has warned protesters against calling for a “civilian, and not military, state”. He said…
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Tanzania’s President Urges Women To Have More Children
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli on Tuesday made an appeal to the women of the country to has “set your ovaries…
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South Africa Adds Seven Countries To Its Visa-Free Travel List
The South African government on Wednesday announced it has added seven countries to its visa-free travel list. This brings the…
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France Army Ministry Says Javelin Missiles Found In Libya Were Unusable
The French military on Wednesday said the Javelin missiles that were found in a rebel base in Libya were purchased…
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Mediates To Solve Kenya, Somalia Border Dispute
Ethiopia has reportedly sent diplomats to Kenya and Somalia to convince the two countries to resolve their maritime border dispute…
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Nigeria: Several Injured In Clashes Between Police, Shia Muslim Group
Nigeria’s National Assembly was on lockdown on Tuesday after violent clashes broke out between police and a group of Shia…
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African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Takes Over From NEPAD
The African Union’s Executive Council has adopted the statutes, the rules of procedure and the structure of the African Union…
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Sudan: Top Military General Confirms Military Council Will Be Dissolved
Sudan’s top general has confirmed that the ruling military council will be dissolved as a power-sharing deal has been reached…
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Ethiopia To Send 50,000 People To UAE For Work
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday announced the government will send 50,000 people to work in the United Arab…
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