British Prime Minister Theresa May today warned Members of Parliament preparing to vote down her European Union divorce deal that failing to deliver Brexit would be a catastrophic and unforgivable…
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Kabila coalition wins legislative majority, constraining Congo’s president-elect
Outgoing Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila’s ruling coalition won a majority in legislative elections, despite opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi’s win in the presidential vote the same day. …
Burkina Faso extends state of emergency in north by six months after attack
Burkina Faso’s parliament voted on Friday to extend a state of emergency by six months in several northern provinces where attacks by Islamist militants have surged in recent months, including…
Sudan Police fire tear gas as hundreds protest against Bashir
Sudanese security forces have fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters in the capital Khartoum and its twin city Omdurman, as organisers urge nationwide demonstrations over the next week…
The United Nations Security Council is holding a special meeting about the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the announcement of the results of the 30 December presidential…
DR Congo election: Defeated candidate vows legal challenge
The defeated opposition candidate in DR Congo’s presidential election has vowed to challenge the result in court. Martin Fayulu said that the people of the nation deserved to know the…