Zambia: Top opposition leader arrested
The vice president of the main opposition party in Zambia, Geoffrey Mwamba, was arrested twice last week and has been released on bail on Monday. source
Debate rages on whether super sneakers helped Kipchoge break record[SciTech]
Facebook on Monday unveiled a new logo for the company to distinguish it from its apps. Facebook which started as a single app 15 years ago, has over the ……
Zimbabwe govt bans use of foreign currencies [The Morning Call]
In Zimbabwe, the government has banned the use of international currencies such as the US dollar, South African rand and British pound. Zimbabwe has not … source
Over 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack on military post – Govt
At least 53 soldiers and one civilian were killed in a militant attack on a military post in northern Mali on Friday, the government said. The attack is one of…
Church rescues stranded refugees manhandled by South Africa police
Police in the South African city of Cape Town used water cannons Wednesday while arresting and dispersing hundreds of refugees and asylum-seekers, … source
Haiti: anti-govt protest escalates
Haiti is experiencing a new day of tension as anti-government protest escalates on Tuesday. Protesters continue to press home their demand on president … source
ICC chief urges Int'l community to support Libya end violence
Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal’s Court, Fatou Bensouda has urged the international community to galvanize support for Libyan authorities. source
Burkinabe president calls for unity against terrorism after militants kill 37
Burkinabe president Roch March Kabore has called on all citizens – within and outside the country to join hands in the fight against terrorism – a common … source
How Ethiopia PM 'stole the show' at Sudan transition event
Sudan’s post Omar Al-Bashir transition is taking shape months after the former leader was ousted by the military following a popular uprising that started in … source
Ivorian govt petition ICC against release of Gbagbo [Morning call]
Ivory Coast has filed an injunction at the ICC, following the January acquittal of former president Laurent Gbagbo over charges of crimes against humanity … source