Gambian military arrests two top Jammeh generals after they return from exile
The army did not say why the two men returned to Gambia or on what charges they had been arrested
Tag: African News
Election will hold in Zimbabwe four to five months’ time – Mnangagwa
“We will ensure that Zimbabwe delivers free, credible, fair and indisputable elections.”
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Magistrates dismiss sex abuse case against French soldiers in Africa
The decision was met with frustration in CAR’s capital, Bangui.
Eastern Libyan forces retake Benghazi from Islamist fighters – Military
“We declare in this moment the liberation of Benghazi from terrorists,” he told Reuters.
Five die in Zambia as heavy rain sweeps vehicle into river
All the deceased are from the same family.
Video of Slave Trade In Libya: UN, Buhari, Atiku, Celebrities react
President Muhammadu Buhari also condemned the act on Wednesday
African Union reacts to Robert Mugabe’s resignation
AU chairman, Alpha Conde, says Mr. Mugabe's resignation is a "shame".
PHOTO NEWS: Zimbabwe Crisis: Mugabe meets military chiefs, negotiators
Talks are ongoing in Harare for Mr. Mugabe to step down.
Kenya opposition supporters urged to boycott three companies
“We are calling for a boycott that will be painful, a boycott that will bring these companies to their knees…”
Somalia sacks police, security bosses after deadly bombing
Somalia has been hit by a series of terrorist bombing.
Burundi becomes 1st country to quit ICC
Inspite of the withdrawal, ICC the will continue a preliminary investigation into possible war crimes in Burundi.
U.S. expresses concerns over rising levels of violence, restrictions in Togo
“We are particularly troubled by reports of excessive use of force by security forces.”
Death toll rises to 276 in Somalia explosion
The government has declared three days of mourning.
Four dead in plane crash in Cote d’Ivoire
A propeller-engine cargo plane crashed in the sea in Abidjan.
South African court upholds ruling reinstating corruption charges against Zuma
It was also not immediately clear if Mr. Zuma would approach the Constitutional Court.
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Egypt court upholds death sentence on eight Muslim Brotherhood members
The Cairo Criminal Court made the decision after receiving the approval of the Grand Mufti.
Rwanda detains President Kagame’s opponent for alleged incitement
Ms. Rwigara,35, is being held alongside her mother and sister.
Kenya election talks collapse, opposition walks out
“We cannot be party to a meeting that is changing the rules of the game midstream.”
At 93, Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, says those seeking his retirement are “Judas”
The Zimbabwean leader says when the time comes he will step down to allow his party choose his successor
Egyptian Court sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to 25 years in prison
The court also sentenced 77 co-defendants in the same case to 15 years imprisonment each.
Opposition lawmaker docked for calling Kenyan President `son of a dog’
Paul Ongiu, popularly known as Baba Owino, was arrested on Monday.
100 migrants missing two days after boat sank off Libya
Libya has descended into chaos since the 2011 revolt that toppled long-time dictator Moamer Gaddafi.
Amidst economic crisis, Angola votes for first new leader in 38 years
The MPLA is expected to remain in power.
Grenade attacks on bars in Burundi capital kill 3, wound 27
Attackers threw grenades into two bars in the Buyenzi district on Thursday night.
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South Africa to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity: Government source
The government expects the move to be challenged in court.
