Zambia suspends 48 lawmakers for snubbing president’s speech
The suspensions affect 48 of the opposition party’s 58 MPs.
Tag: African News
Five men jailed for smoking, eating in public during Ramadan
Arresting people for eating publicly during Ramadan is not uncommon in the Arab world.
Lesotho’s PM concedes election defeat
Mr. Mosisili will remain in his position until Mr. Thabane is sworn in, the statement said.
Chad recalls ambassador from Qatar amid Gulf Arab row
The announcement came a day after Senegal recalled its envoy from Doha, citing its “active solidarity” with Saudi Arabia.
Botched vaccinations kill 15 children in South Sudan
The deaths occurred in the remote village of Nachodokopele, where about 300 people were vaccinated.
Twin suicide bombings kill four in Cameroon
More than 30 people were wounded.
South Africa: Ruling ANC debates motion to remove Zuma
Mr. Zuma had been South African president since 2009 and won re-election in 2014.
Egyptian president calls meeting after attack killed 26 Christians
Previous attacks on Christians were claimed by ISIS.
10 killed as herdsmen clash in Kenya
The government is deploying security forces as herders fight among themselves.
Ghana’s president sets record with 110 ministers
Critics are alarmed at the cost of governance.
Tanzania to send 500 doctors to Kenya to help overcome effects of doctors’ strike
Tanzanian Health Minister, Ummy Mwalimu, said Tanzania had many qualified, unemployed doctors.
Severe drought displaces 135,000 people in Somalia – UN
In 2011, some 250,000 people died, over half of them aged under five years.
Sacked Namibian deputy minister calls former boss idiot in parliament
"He is insulting people. He is an idiot."
23 teachers dismissed in Zambia for sexually abusing, impregnating pupils
The figure covers 2016.
Kenyan police officers killed in terror attack
Police sources said the terrorists attacked a police camp in Arabia, Mandera town.
AU approves Libya peace plan, calls for new unity govt
“We cannot achieve much in Libya without Libya’s neighbours,” an AU official said.
Cash-strapped Zimbabwe offers workers land instead of bonuses
A union leader describes the offer as "madness".
Gambia: U.S. commends ECOWAS, Jammeh for peaceful resolution
U.S. also congratulates President Adama Barrow on his inauguration.
South Africa’s ANC scolds Pretoria mayor for ‘regrettable’ Taiwan visit
It called the visit a violation of its foreign policy that recognises only the People’s Republic of China.
1 Nigerian killed, another abducted in South Africa – Union
Victor Nnadi, a native of Orlu in Imo State, was reportedly suffocated to death on Thursday.
Dangote, Tanzania govt. reach natural gas supply deal
Tanzania president met with Aliko Dangote to resolve the dispute.
Power cuts, slow economy major talking points in today’s Ghana presidential election
Incumbent President John Mahama faces former president Nana Akufo-Addo in a race expected to be close.
Gambia blocks internet as voters elect president
Three candidates including the incumbent are seeking election.
Morocco accuses Dlamini-Zuma of blocking its bid to rejoin AU
Morocco left the AU 32 years ago.
U.S. expresses concern over violence in Cameroon
“We are also concerned over the recent Cameroonian government’s actions to restrict free expression and peaceful assembly."
