Burundi police threaten opposition to constitution change
Police in Burundi have threatened to arrest anyone campaigning prematurely against a referendum to revise the constitution, which if passed could allow … source
Ebola vaccination campaign begins in DRC
The Ebola vaccination campaign has begun in DRC, to combat the latest outbreak in the country which has left at least 27 dead and 58 others with symptoms. source
Zimbabwe police fire tear gas to disperse opposition supporters [No Comment]
Crowds made fires in the centre of the capital Harare, blocking some streets and engaging in running battles with police who fired a water cannon and tear gas … source
Congo-Cameroon fiber optic project, a medium for regional interconnectivity [Business Africa]
Fiber optic between Congo and Cameroon Interconnectivity between Central African countries including Cameroon and Congo Republic is about get better as … source
Rwanda: End of parliamentary election campaign
Its the end of the campaign period for the legislative and local elections in Rwanda. More than 7.1 million voters are expected to choose their new members of … source
Mauritius: 1999 ‘Port Luis fire’ convicts freed [The Morning Call]
Four people sentenced to life in Mauritius over a deadly fire at the Amicale play house Port Louis in 1999, have been freed. Seven people had died in the fire…
China’s president visit to Africa, how important? [The Morning Call]
Chinese president Xi Jinping is on a four nation trip to Africa. This is Xi’s first trip abroad since he was appointed a second term in office. The Chinese leader…
Yellow Relay, growing French Africa relations [Business Africa]
Africa has always been known to be behind on so many innovations that begin in developed countries of the world. But when these innovations get to the shores … source
Counting underway after Zimbabwe polls, turnout put at 75%
Counting began in Zimbabwe on Monday in the first election since the removal of former president Robert Mugabe, a watershed vote that could pull a pariah … source
Malian opposition outraged after government represses demonstration [No Comment]
The opposition in Mali reacts after the repression of a demonstration, during which close to thirty persons were wounded, barely few months ahead of the … source