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Top 10 Least Corrupt African Countries
While corruption persists across much of Africa, a few countries buck the trend, led by Seychelles,…
Turkey Signs $350 Million Arms Deal With Africa’s Most Powerful Military
Turkey has struck a $350 million defense agreement with Egypt, Africa’s leading military power and the…
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Former Leader, Killed in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi and formerly generally viewed…
Guinea Junta Chief Promotes Self To Army General
Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea’s junta commander, has been promoted to army general as the coup-torn West African…
Chad Vows To ‘Obliterate’ Boko Haram Capabilities
Following a devastating weekend attack by Boko Haram on a military garrison, the Chadian government promised…
Ugandan Court Sentences Former Commander To 40 Years
A Ugandan court sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in…
Niger’s Ex-Prime Minister Hama Amadou Dies Aged 74
Niger’s former prime minister Hama Amadou, known as “the Phoenix” for his talent for political comebacks,…
Wire-Tapping Scandal Rocks Mauritius Ahead Of Vote
A wire-tapping scandal has rocked Mauritius just weeks before the Indian Ocean island nation goes to the…
Over 50 Killed In Two Days Of Sudan Battles – Activists
Local activists in central Sudan say more than 50 people have been killed since violence began…
President Biya Lands In Cameroon After Health Rumours
Cameroonian President Paul Biya landed on Monday at the capital Yaounde’s international airport, after several weeks…
Guinea Junta Bans Ministers From Travel Abroad
Guinea’s military junta chief General Mamady Doumbouya has banned ministers from travelling abroad without his permission…
Why Kenya Deputy President Is Being Impeached
An historic move by Kenyan lawmakers to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office…
Kenya’s Embattled Deputy President Denies Corruption Allegations
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday denied corruption allegations against him on the eve of…
Tanzania Suspends Newspaper Over Animations Featuring President
Tanzania banned a leading newspaper’s online operations on Thursday after it published cartoons depicting the president…
Former Senegalese Minister Jailed For Embezzlement
A minister in Senegal’s former government has been jailed on charges of extortion, embezzlement and money…
Benin Republic Arrests Three Men Suspected Of ‘Coup’ Plot
Benin prosecutors said Wednesday that three prominent men including a presidential guard commander have been arrested…
Remains Of 42 Anti-Apartheid Fighters Returned To South Africa
The remains of 42 anti-apartheid activists who died in exile in Zambia and Zimbabwe more than…
Amnesty Calls For Probe Of Kenya Protest Deaths
Three months after mass anti-government protests in Kenya, Amnesty International was set to present a petition…
US Supports Two Permanent Seats for African Countries on the UN Security Council
The US supports adding two permanent seats for African countries to the UN Security Council and…