Africa
Zimbabwe’s President, Mnangagwa signs bill abolishing death penalty
Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law an act that will commute to...
Angola’s President pardons Predecessor’s Son jailed for fraud, others
The current leader of Angola, Joao Lourenco, has pardoned José Filomeno Dos Santos, the son of the former president...
UN approves new AU force to combat al-Shabab in Somalia
The United Nations Security Council approved a new African Union force in Somalia on Friday to combat the Islamist...
Senegal PM, Sonko seeks to repeal fmr president Sall’s amnesty law
Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko announced Friday that his government would propose legislation to abolish previous President Macky Sall's...
Mozambique’s To Court Confirms FRELIMO’s Election Victory
Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election which sparked massive protests by opposition...
Ghana’s Supreme Court dismisses legal challenges to anti-LGBT bill
Ghana's Supreme Court dismissed two separate cases contesting the legitimacy of one of Africa's most stringent anti-LGBT laws...
Ghana President-elect Mahama forms anti-corruption preparatory team
Ghana's President-elect John Dramani Mahama has formed an anti-corruption committee to gather information on suspected graft, his transition team...
At least 25 persons dead, scores missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
An overcrowded boat has capsized on a river in central Congo killing at least 25 people, including children, and...
ECOWAS Heads Of States, Government Set For 66th Session
The Ecowas Authority of Heads of State and Government is set to hold its 66th ordinary session. On the agenda...
Ghana’s Vice President Congratulates Mahama, Accepts Defeat
Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has accepted defeat in Saturday's election and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama
