Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Egypt offers new Libya plan as Haftar offensive collapses

Politics Jun 07
Libya’s internationally recognised government attempted new advances on Saturday against the forces of retreating eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, who stood by in Cairo as his ally, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, proposed a ceasefire.
The rally in the capital Bamako
Huge crowds rally to demand Mali president steps down
Politics Jun 07
Thousands of people in Mali have taken part in a protest calling on President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita to step down due to the escalating jihadist and inter-communal violence in the country.
Christine Kamikazi, Agnès Ndirubusa, Térence Mpozenzi and Egide Harerimana were arrested last years
Burundi court rejects jailed journalists' appeal
Politics Jun 06
An appeal court in Burundi has upheld the decision to jail four journalists who were arrested in October while reporting on a rebel attack in the north-west of the country.
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Madagascar minister sacked for plan to buy $2.2m sweets
Politics Jun 05
Madagascar’s education minister was sacked over a plan to order $2.2m (£1.7) worth of sweets was revealed.
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Lebanese Embassy suspends issuance of working visas to Nigerians
Politics Jun 05
The Lebanese Government on Thursday said it has suspended issuing working visas to Nigerians seeking to work in Lebanon, particularly for domestic work.
Koku Anyidoho
If you don’t lead well, don’t blame anybody for your woes – Anyidoho to NDC leadership
Politics Jun 05
Mr Koku Anyidoho has bemoaned the insults rained on former President Jerry John Rawlings and himself by their own party members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on social media.
Edgar Lungu, President of Zambia
Zambian artists refuse to apologise for criticising president
Politics Jun 04
Zambian musician Brian Bwembya and popular photographer Tukuta Chellah have refused to apologise for condemning President Edgar Lungu and his government on social media.