Ethiopian police used tear gas and briefly clashed with young Muslims in the capital on Monday during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan. The Ethiopian capital saw scenes of …
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- Eastern AfricaPolitics
Ethiopia rights body sets to investigate uniformed fighters filming abused boy
Ethiopia’s state-appointed human rights mentioned on Monday it was investigating a video exhibiting a gaggle of fighters in Ethiopian military fatigues abusing and capturing a boy they accused of being …
Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at crowds who massed in Khartoum on Saturday to rally against military rule and mark the third anniversary of the killing of scores of …
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Guinea opposition as military head of state declares move to civil rule in 39 months
Opposition leaders in Guinea have roundly condemned the announcement by the leader of the military junta that they would press for a 39-month transition period to civilian rule. The party …
The E-levy bill, passed on Tuesday will introduce a 1.5 percent tax on electronic money transfers and transactions. President Nana Akufo-Addo’s has said the move will help address problems from …
- Northern AfricaPolitics
Guinea to move to civilian rule in three years, says Head of Guinea’s military government.
Guinea’s military Head of government has announced the country will return to civilian rule after a 39-month transition period. Speaking on television, Col Mamady Doumbouya, said the proposal would now …
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South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma gets implicated in a “damning” new Corruption report
Following the accusation of President Jacob Zuma, the latest report by the commission of inquiry into state capture has found that Zuma was prepared to do anything requested by the …
Kenyans on Friday paid their last respects to former President Mwai Kibaki in a state funeral service that was attended by African leaders. Kibaki, whose death was announced last Friday, …
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema thanked China on Monday for joining international efforts to help his country to restructure its debt after China committed to joining Zambia’s creditor committee at International Monetary …