Nigerian opposition parties form grand coalition [The Morning Call]
Interesting developments in the politics in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, as parties ramp up plans and efforts toward the 2019 general elections. source
Africa Women Cup of Nations entry list complete [Sport]
The qualification phase for the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) is over, meaning we now have a clear list of all the teams that will be meeting later this…
Accessing free -trade zones in Africa [Business Segment]
The fall in the prices of raw materials such as cotton, coffee and cocoa in the 1980s led to the establishment of industrial free trade zones by African states. source
10 persons beheaded in Mozambique by islamists
The Police in Mozambique say at least 10 people were beheaded in an attack in the northern part of the country over the last weekend in an area where ……
South Sudan armed opposition opts out of peace talks [The Morning Call]
South Sudan’s armed opposition faction allied to the country’s former first vice president Riek Machar has opted out of the ongoing peace talks in protest against … source
Mali’s efforts to free northern region from grip of separatists, jihadists [The Morning Call]
Mali’s prime minister traveled to the northern rebel stronghold of Kidal, marking the first such trip since a now stalled peace deal was signed in 2015. source
Tension rises in DRC as opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi returns [The Morning Call]
Police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition chief on Sunday as they gathered in the capital amid high tensions … source
Fans Flood Russia for World Cup [Travel]
FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 is currently underway, and supporters from all across the world have gathered in the country to support their teams. They have … source
Kenya’s DP blasts opposition over push to amend laws [The Morning Call]
A section of Kenya’s opposition parties including the Raila Odinga-led, Orange Democratic Movement clashes with Deputy President William Samoei Ruto. source
Guinea appoints new prime minister
Guinea has appointed a new prime minister. It comes amid heightened political tensions and suspicion about President Alpha Conde’s intentions ahead of a … source