Zimbabwe electorate heads to the poll stations in the first election since the removal of Robert Mugabe, a milestone moment of hope to end the country of its global pariah status and spark a recovery in its failed economy. Tomorrow, we will go out as one, with peace and love in our hearts, and we…
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Eritrea Embassy inauguration in Addis Ababa
The inauguration of the Eritrean Embassy was the culmination of President Isaias Afwerki three-day visit to Ethiopia, his first to the country in 22 years. Nearly after 2 decades, Eritrea reopens its Embassy in #AddisAbaba in the presence of the two leaders. The full normalization of the relations bn #Ethiopia & #Eritrea will create the…
Nigeria to join African free trade area
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria will soon sign up to an African continental free trade agreement. Buhari made the comment while speaking at a press conference during a visit by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa. Nigeria's President Buhari says will soon sign African continental free trade agreement https://t.co/fqKhClv1bh pic.twitter.com/ucYJVeiRsE — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) July 14,…
Arms embargo on South Soudan
The UN. Security Council has narrowly approved drafted by the United States resolution imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan over objections that it could damage African efforts to end the five-year conflict in the world’s newest state. #UPDATE UN Security Council imposes an arms embargo on South Sudan and slaps sanctions on two military…
Ethiopia and Eritrea engaged in peace talks
Leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have met for the first time in more than 20 years amid a recent problems in relations between the two long-time East African rivals. In a break-through visit, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed landed in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, on Sunday, July 8 for a bilateral summit, aimed at repairing relations…
Zuma son detained in Johannesburg airport
Duduzane Zuma, the son of former South African president Jacob Zuma, was briefly detained at Johannesburg main airport on Thursday relating to a corruption case, his lawyer said on Friday, July 6. Duduzane Zuma, who was returning to South Africa to attend his brother’s funeral, is due at Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg next week…
Iceberg to quench Cape Town thurst
“Icebergs are made of the purest freshwater on earth,” Nick Sloane, the founder of Sloane Marine Ltd says, reflecting upon possible ways to save Cape Town from drought. “Thousands break off every year. Mother Nature has been teasing mankind with this for a long time, saying ‘this is here’.” Nick Sloane estimates it would cost…
Al-Shabaab bans plastic bags
Following world outcry to protect nature, Al-Shabaab also prohibited plastic bags on territories under their control. According to their decision-makers the measure can improve the safety of the environment and prevent the livestock from the consumption of these dangerous materials. Al-Shabaab imposes a ban on plastic bags in the areas they control. They say, this…
Policeman killed in Ouagadougou in counterterrorist raid
Burkina Faso security forces neutralised three suspected terrorists and arrested one more on Tuesday (22/05/2017) morning in an operation on the outskirts of the capital Ouagadougou, state television reported. #BREAKING At least 3 dead in anti-terror arrests in Burkina Faso capital — AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 22, 2018 One policeman was killed in the…
Burundi leader can stay until 2034
The overwhelming majority of Burundi voters (73%) approved a new constitution, the country’s electoral commission said on Monday (21/05/2018), ushering in changes that could let the president stay in power to 2034. BREAKING: Burundi’s voters just approved a new Constitution that allows President Pierre Nkurunziza to rule until 2034. pic.twitter.com/AdZTtKrAFs — AJ+ (@ajplus) May 21,…
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