the election day draws nearer in Burkina Faso, lack of security has emerged as one of the key campaign issues for the presidential and legislative elections on November 22.
Malawian millionaire preacher, Shepherd Bushiri - who is also currently a fugitive of South Africa where a warrant was issued in Pretoria for his arrest under charges of theft, fraud and money-laundering involving over 5.5 million euros - was released on Thursday by a court in the capital Lilongwe.
Police in Uganda on Wednesday arrested opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi over violation of COVID-19 safety measures, according to media reports.
Six years after heading into exile, the shadow of former president Blaise Compaore still lingers in Burkina Faso as the country heads to the polls on November 22nd.
Hardly anyone would want to take the job of Angola's minister of finance, Vera Daves. By the end of this year, the country's gigantic amount of debt is expected to grow to over 120% of gross domestic product (GDP).?
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, re-elected for a controversial third term, mocked Tuesday an opposition "plan", assuring that there would be "no transition", but also inviting him to dialogue.
The Lilongwe magistrate court in on Monday saw numerous people gather outside for hours in support of Shepherd Bushiri where the self-proclaimed prophet — known for "miracles" and an opulent lifestyle — was expected to appear after turning himself in to the police authorities on Wednesday in his native Malawi for the breach of strict bail conditions imposed by a South African court.
The Burkinabe president, seeking a second term in office after Sunday's vote, will have to defend his five years at the head of state, that has been much criticized after five years of rising insecurity in the country.
