Morocco severs ties with Iran over supporting Western Sahara independence mov’t
Morocco has severed diplomatic ties with Iran over Tehran’s support for the Polisario Front, a Western Sahara independence movement, the Moroccan foreign … source
Liberia: George Weah’s presidential victory [The Morning Call]
From the football pitch to the presidential place. Former football star George Weah won the December 26 presidential runoff with 61.5 percent of the total votes. source
Ethiopia’s prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigns [The Morning Call]
Ethiopia’s prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn has resigned. State media FBC reported Mr Desalegn tendered his letter to the House of People’s … source
Eq. Guinea: Africa Economic Congress 2017 kicks off in Malabo
Growth and production should go hand in hand, but countries in the continent are struggling to make that a reality. It therefore appears there’s need for African … source
African migrants settle in Libya
Dozens of African migrants are picking up new jobs in Libya after their journeys to Europe were cut short. These temporary jobs can earn a migrant between 80 … source
Global business of secondhand clothes thrive in Africa [Business Africa]
It’s big business* Heaps of clothes, scorching heat and choking dust, hawkers chanting prices, competing for the attention of shoppers, who haggle to get as … source
Ugandan police discover radicalization center, kill 2, free 100 women and kids
Security officials in Uganda say, police have shot dead two men ,arrested dozens and released about 100 women and children when a “radicalization centre” … source
Army takes charge in Zimbabwe [The Morning Call]
We begin with Zimbabwe where the military has read out a statement on the country’s national broadcaster, ZBC, saying it is now in charge and has taken action … source
Lyon hosts African agricultural fair [Business Africa]
In a bid to achieve a sustainable agro industry, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region organized an International Exhibition where business leaders and project … source
Senegal to open new $575 million airport [Business Africa]
The largest airport in Senegal is set to open soon. Blaise Diagne International will have initial capacity for three million passengers per year. … READ MORE … source