Ivory Coast: groups petition Ouattara over post election crimes [The Morning Call]
Several human rights groups in Ivory Coast sent an open letter to the President Alassane Ouattara on Monday, asking him to prosecute crimes committed by the … source
[Live] Boko Haram returns abducted Dapchi schoolgirls: What we know so far
The Nigerian government has confirmed the release of some recently abducted schoolgirls by insurgent group Boko Haram. Contrary to initial reports that all the … source
The Dakar Biennale celebrates contemporary art [no comment]
The 13th edition of DAK’ART features over 75 artists from 33 countries around the world. … READ MORE … source
Liberia Supreme Court to rule on election challenge on Monday
Liberia’s apex court has reserved ruling on the poll challenge for Monday after listening to submissions by presidential aspirant and leader of the Liberty Party, … source
Trade unions suspend strike in Benin [The Morning Call]
A strike that’s affected the education and health sectors in the Republic of Benin for nearly four months have been suspended. The last three unions called off the … source
Royal wedding: Harry and Meghan at Windsor castle for rehearsal behind closed doors
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at Windsor Castle on Thursday to rehearse for their wedding. The soon-to-be married couple will be practising their … source
Malian prime minister visits troubled Menaka region [The Morning Call]
Mali’s Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maïga on wednesday began an evaluation visit to the north east Menaka region. The troubled region which shares … source
Sudan’s Bashir to honour Russia invitation despite arrest warrant
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir is set to visit Russia following an invitation from his Russian counterpart to discuss regional and international issues. Bashir … source
Egypt moves last King Tut’s military chariot to new museum
The last military chariot of King Tutankhamun was moved on Saturday from a military museum in Cairo to the under-construction Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) … source
DR Congo and WHO race to prevent runaway Ebola outbreak
Congolese and U.N. officials were racing on Thursday to prevent a runaway Ebola outbreak in Congo, working out the logistics of keeping newly arrived … source