Africa
NIDO, High Commission In Ghana Rescue 17, Arrest Traffickers
17 more young girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought back to Nigeria, while 5 traffickers were arrested...
China congratulates Daniel Chapo on election as Mozambique’s President
China has congratulated Daniel Francisco Chapo, the candidate of Mozambique's ruling party Frelimo, on his election as President of...
Uganda court convicts LRA rebel commander of war crimes
A former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army rebels was sentenced to 40 years in prison by a Ugandan...
Niger’s former PM, Hama Amadou dead
Niger’s former Prime Minister Hama Amadou is dead. He died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey. Mr....
DRC announces creation of commission to oversee Constitutional revision
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a national commission will be set up next year to...
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo wins disputed Presidential election
According to official results, Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's controversial and violent election, extending its 49-year...
Uganda: At least 11 persons killed after fuel truck explodes near capital of Kampala
At least 11 people were killed after a fuel truck exploded next to a highway in Uganda, police...
Ghana’s parliament suspended after chaotic scenes
The Speaker of Ghana's parliament has suspended proceedings indefinitely following wild scenes in the chamber amid a disagreement about which...
Mozambique police clash with opposition protesters after disputed election
Mozambique police fired tear gas and gunshots at demonstrators in the city, Maputo, who had gathered near the spot...
M23 rebels seize Congolese town of Kalembe
The M23 rebel group has taken control of the town of Kalembe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,...
