Opposition party in Burkinabe holds congress [The Morning Call]
Congress for Democracy and Progress (CDP), the former ruling party of deposed President Blaise Compaore held its ordinary congress from Saturday, May 5 to … source
Ebola outbreak worsens; new case confirmed in urban area
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC has entered “a new phase” after a case of the deadly virus was detected in the … source
At least 90 people feared drowned off Libyan coast
Ninety migrants are feared drowned after a boat capsized off the Libyan coast, says the UN’s migration agency.* “Ten bodies are reported to have washed up on … source
Mamelodi Sundowns, 2018 South African champions
On this edition of Football Planet, the title winning Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, the 2018 World Cup for Street Children and a profile of Egypt, one of five ……
President George Weah lays out his agenda for Liberians
While George Weah has made global headlines since his first presidential bid in 2006, many have criticised the media for focusing on his football success and … source
Boycott leads to heavy security in schools in Cameroon’s anglophone region
Most schools in Buea, the capital of Cameroon’s Southwest region remain closed, as a boycott called by activists took effect. Monday (September 4) was the first … source
Kenya government launches investigation on the deadly dam tragedy
Kenya’s government has launched an investigation into the cause of the dam burst on Wednesday night, killing 48 people in a western county, an official said on … source
Morocco retains the top spot for investment in Africa [Business Africa]
Morocco’s economy continues to see an accelerated growth. In this year’s Ernst & Young Africa attractiveness Index, the country retained the top spot for … source
Burkina Faso at risk of famine [The Morning Call]
More than 2.5 million people in Burkina Faso are threatened by famine- a result of poor rainfall and pest attacks during the past season. … READ MORE … source
Zimbabwe, Rwanda top countries to visit in 2017 [Travel on TMC]
Zimbabwe and Rwanda featured in the Condé Nast ranking for the Best Places to Travel in 2017. There are the only African countries by the way. Zimbabwe is … source