Malawi presidential election: Citizens to vote in re-run after voided 2019 poll
We look at the upcoming presidential election in Malawi. The re-run will take place on June 23 after the results…
South Africans voice their concern about police brutality
In tonight’s edition: Malawi braces for a landmark election re-run. Voters will return to the polls this week to chose…
ICC judges to hear appeal against acquittal of Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo
Issued on: 22/06/2020 – 07:58Modified: 22/06/2020 – 07:58 The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda will try on Monday…
Tunisians protesting lack of jobs clash with police, vow strike
Issued on: 22/06/2020 – 05:39Modified: 22/06/2020 – 05:39 Protesters demanding jobs in Tunisia’s energy sector blocked roads with burning tyres on…
Spectacular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse thrills skywatchers from Africa to Asia
Issued on: 21/06/2020 – 11:41Modified: 21/06/2020 – 11:41 Skywatchers along a narrow band from west Africa to the Arabian Peninsula,…
Egypt readies army to intervene in Libya ‘if necessary’
Issued on: 21/06/2020 – 08:30Modified: 21/06/2020 – 08:30 Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday said his country has a…
DR Congo court gives 20-year sentence to president’s chief of staff Kamerhe for graft
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s high court on Saturday found the president’s chief of staff guilty of embezzling $48 million…
Turkey says Haftar forces must withdraw from Sirte for lasting Libya ceasefire
Issued on: 20/06/2020 – 16:08Modified: 20/06/2020 – 16:08 Turkey on Saturday said Khalifa Haftar’s forces in eastern Libya need to…
Turkey says will work with Italy for Libya peace, excoriates EU
Issued on: 19/06/2020 – 22:29Modified: 19/06/2020 – 22:29 Turkey and Italy will continue to work for a lasting peace and…
Thousands of Malians takes to streets in call for President Keita’s resignation
Issued on: 19/06/2020 – 18:15Modified: 19/06/2020 – 18:15 Tens of thousands of people rallied in Mali’s capital Bamako on Friday…
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The taboo of menstruation in Madagascar, an obstacle to women’s emancipation
Issued on: 19/06/2020 – 16:56Modified: 19/06/2020 – 16:56 For women in Madagascar, having their monthly period is more than just…
Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye sworn in
Issued on: 18/06/2020 – 22:12 In tonight’s edition: Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, takes office during a colourful ceremony in which…
Burundi swears in Evariste Ndayishimiye as president after predecessor’s death
Issued on: 18/06/2020 – 13:43Modified: 18/06/2020 – 13:43 Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye was sworn in at a colourful ceremony on…
WHO warns covid 19 infections are accelerating in Africa
Issued on: 17/06/2020 – 23:07Modified: 17/06/2020 – 23:07 In tonight’s edition: Africa accounts for less than three per cent of…
Beyond Covid 19: Pandemic could halt progress for greener energy
Issued on: 16/06/2020 – 23:03Modified: 16/06/2020 – 23:03 In tonight’s edition: Africa’s move towards improving access to green energy has taken a…
Darfur militia leader appears before ICC
Issued on: 15/06/2020 – 23:23Modified: 15/06/2020 – 23:25 In tonight’s edition: Former Sudanese commander Ali Kushayb charged with over 50…
Dozens of Malian troops killed or missing in jihadist attack
Issued on: 15/06/2020 – 16:15Modified: 15/06/2020 – 16:15 Dozens of troops were either killed or are missing after jihadists ambushed…
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI undergoes heart surgery
Issued on: 15/06/2020 – 07:19Modified: 15/06/2020 – 07:18 King Mohammed VI of Morocco had successful heart surgery on Sunday in…
Somalia recognizes contested leader in semi-autonomous border state
Issued on: 14/06/2020 – 19:14 The Somali government on Sunday officially recognised the contested leader of the semi-autonomous Jubaland state…
String of apparent jihadist attacks kills dozens in northeast Nigeria
Issued on: 14/06/2020 – 18:52Modified: 14/06/2020 – 18:52 Jihadists reported to be linked to the Islamic State group killed dozens…