UN decries ‘despicable’ bias by rich countries as refugee numbers soar
The United Nations’ High Commissioner for Refugees on Monday said governments in many rich countries have adopted a “despicable” rhetoric on migration, … source
South Africa land reform may allow for compensation in certain instances – Enoch Godongwana
A senior African National Congress party official has hinted South Africa’s plans to allow for land seizures without compensation will primarily focus on … source
South Africa confident over DRC’s Dec. polls
South Africa has expressed confidence in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s December elections saying the polls would be peaceful. South Africa’s Foreign … source
30 migrants arrested in Senegal
Police in Senegal said some 30 migrants who had left by boat from Gambia in hopes of arriving in Europe were arrested on Saturday August 18. The police said ……
Mali: Looking ahead at president Boubacar Keita’s second term
Mali’s president-elect Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was sworn-in for a second five-year term on Tuesday, in a low-key ceremony that was not attended by several of … source
South Sudan government accused of violating ceasefire
South Sudan’s main rebel force SPLM-IO has accused government forces of attacking their defensive positions a day after both sides signed a peace deal, while … source
Guinea to collaborate with France in Bollore corruption inquiry
Guinea will collaborate with the French authorities in their investigation of tycoon Vincent Bollore’s Africa operations, its justice minister told Reuters on Friday. source
DR Congo electoral register stirs debate
A few months before a much anticipated election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the electoral register has been deemed reliable by the … source
Rwanda businesses have high hopes on Xi visit
Expectations are high for businesses in Rwanda following the very first state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping who arrived in Kigali on Sunday. Xi was … source
One UN peacekeeper killed in fresh clashes in Bangui
One UN peacekeeper was killed and eight others injured in fresh clashes on Tuesday between the peacekeepers and fighters from the so-called Self Defence … source