The ex-wife of the former South African president Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 81. Her personal assistant, Zodwa Zwane said Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died at a hospital in Johannesburg…
Africa
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been reelected for a second term with 92 percent of the vote, state media reported on Thursday citing preliminary results. Some 23 million of…
Botswana President Ian Khama has announced he will step down as president in April next year when his term officially ends. Khama said during the State of the Nation address…
No fewer than 23 radio stations have been sut down by Ugandan authorities for promoting witchcraft and trying to con people out of money. The Uganda Communications Commission spokesperson, Pamela…
United Nations withdraws 108 Nigerian peace-keeping police officers in Liberia after 5 years
The last batch of 108 Nigerian police officers has been withdrawn from the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) after five years of service. UNMIL said the remaining 108 Nigerian FPU…
Zimbabwe announces plan to hold presidential elections in July
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that Zimbabwe’s first presidential and parliamentary elections since the end of former leader Robert Mugabe’s long rule will take place in July. Mnanaggwa will have to…