Ugandan police discover radicalization center, kill 2, free 100 women and kids
Security officials in Uganda say, police have shot dead two men ,arrested dozens and released about 100 women and children when a “radicalization centre” … source
Army takes charge in Zimbabwe [The Morning Call]
We begin with Zimbabwe where the military has read out a statement on the country’s national broadcaster, ZBC, saying it is now in charge and has taken action … source
Lyon hosts African agricultural fair [Business Africa]
In a bid to achieve a sustainable agro industry, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region organized an International Exhibition where business leaders and project … source
Senegal to open new $575 million airport [Business Africa]
The largest airport in Senegal is set to open soon. Blaise Diagne International will have initial capacity for three million passengers per year. … READ MORE … source
Burundi cabinet okays legal reforms to allow Nkurunziza stay on
Burundi’s cabinet backed a constitutional change that would allow its president to stay in office until 2034, widening a political rift that has driven the country … source
Joseph Kabila to dialogue on presidential election
Congolese president, Joseph Kabila says he’s ready to dialogue. This announcement was made as he visited South Africa for the 10th session of the South … source
Ethiopia PM appeals for unity, pledges democracy and improved relations with Eritrea
Ethiopia’s parliament swore in Abiy Ahmed as prime minister on Monday with a mandate to implement democratic reforms aimed partly at defusing ethnic … source
UNICEF opens Africa’s first humanitarian drone testing corridor in Malawi
The UN children’s agency Unicef has formally opened an air corridor to test the effectiveness of drones in humanitarian emergencies. The project opened on … source
South Sudan: Rebels face ammunition shortages [no comment]
In South Sudan, the poorly supplied rebels are refueling by collecting abandoned ammunition on the battlefield.… READ MORE … source
Madagascar leader urges end to unrest amid protests over deaths
Madagascar’s president on Monday demanded an end to unrest he said was intended to divide the country after two demonstrators were killed in a confrontation … source