Africa
Gabon names General Brice Nguema new transitional leader
Army commanders who took power in Gabon in a coup have appointed General Brice Oligui Nguema as the West...
Rwanda, Cameroon make significant changes in security forces following Gabon Coup
Rwanda and Cameroon have announced significant changes to their security forces, which will affect senior military officers. In Rwanda,...
Gabon Military places ousted President Bongo under house arrest, detains Son for treason
The military coup leaders in Gabon have placed Ali Bongo, the country's president, under house arrest while also detaining...
Over 30,000 delegates to converge in Nairobi for Africa Climate Summit
Over 30,000 delegates will meet in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, Kenya beginning Monday, September 4, for the inaugural Africa Climate...
Gabon’s military announces border closure until further notice following coup
Gabon Military Officers have announced total closure of the country's borders until further notice. The announcement was made by...
Gabon citizens take to streets in support of Military takeover
Gabonese citizens have taken to the streets to express their support for the military coup that deposed their president,...
Zimbabwe’s opposition challenges election results, demands fresh polls
The Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) party in Zimbabwe have rejected President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory in the Aug. 23-24...
Gabon’s military declares coup after Ali Bongo wins disputed Presidential election
Senior military commanders in Gabon have seized power, claiming that the recently completed general election lacks legitimacy. The officers...
Libya Suspends Foreign Minister Over Israeli Meeting
Libya's PM has suspended his foreign minister after she met with her Israeli counterpart. Libya - a strong backer of...
Traders Lament Low Patronage Following Sanctions On Niger
The decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with the Niger Republic has continued...
