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Armed gangs kill 12 in Haiti as public security crisis deepens
Gang members have killed at least 12 people and burned down houses in a town near the capital of Haiti, according to the mayor.
Joseph Jeanson Guillaume on Wednesday said police and residents forced gangsters out from the town of…
South Africa President facing impeachment threat over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could face impeachment after an independent panel found that he may have violated anti-corruption law during the investigation of a robbery at his farm.
In what has become known as the “Farmgate”…
Nigeria police chief sentenced to 3 months in jail
The high court in Nigeria has sentenced the country’s police chief to three months in prison for disobeying a court order.
The ruling followed a lawsuit by a police officer who was dismissed in 1992.
The officer challenged his forced…
Zimbabwe faces power woes as low dam level halts hydroelectricity
Electricity shortages that have been plaguing Zimbabwe are set to worsen after an authority that manages the country’s biggest dam said water levels are now too low to continue power-generation activities.
The Zambezi River Authority,…
World’s longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule
The world's longest-serving president has won re-election in Equatorial Guinea to continue presiding over his authoritarian regime.
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, 80, secured almost 95% of votes, officials announced six days…
Nigeria launches new banknotes to help curb corruption
Regulators have said January 31 is the deadline for old notes to either be used or deposited at banks.
Nigeria has launched newly designed currency notes, a move that the West African nation’s central bank says will help curb inflation…
US urges withdrawal of foreign forces in Tigray
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed about the implementation of the ceasefire deal between government troops and Tigray forces in the north.
“ Ethiopian Prime Minister and I discussed the…
King Charles to host South African president in first state visit as monarch
The King will host his first state visit as monarch later as he welcomes the South African president to the UK.
King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will host a banquet for President Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingham…
Kenya collapsed building owner to face murder charges
The owner of a five-storey building under construction that collapsed last week on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, will face murder charges, police have said.
The building collapsed on a neighbouring home and killed a…
Equatorial Guinea leader Obiang, 80, seeks to extend 43-year rule
On Sunday, Equatorial Guinea will hold elections in which the world’s longest-standing president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, will seek to extend his 43-year authoritarian rule, marked by alleged rights abuses and corruption.
The West African…