ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s army chief of staff said he expects the judiciary to prosecute what protesters call the corrupt ruling elite and he pledged to support a transition expected to lead to elections, state television reported.People chant slogans and carry national flags during a protest against the appointment of interim president Abdelkader Bensalah demanding radical changes to the political… Read more »
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican brought together South Sudanese leaders for 24 hours of prayer and preaching on Wednesday, a last ditch attempt to heal bitter divisions a month before the war-ravaged nation is due to set up a unity government. The retreat, which a Vatican statement called “both ecumenical and diplomatic”, will end on Thursday with an address… Read more »
This article discusses how Senegal’s Macky Sall has just started his second term as Senegal’s President. Macky Sall used optimism as a tool in his inauguration speech, saying that economically Senegal is on the come up. A main talking point in his speech was Senegal’s plan to enter the hydrocarbons sector in 2021-22 because of their two new oil and… Read more »
Self-exiled former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has described his former political party as a political graveyard whose regrouping agenda he claimed lacks transformational politics the country needs in the 21st century. Moyo made remarks on his microblog Twitter Tuesday night following the ruling party’s decision to readmit former party secretary for administration Didymus Mutasa and former Mashonaland East Minister… Read more »
“Not in my name.” That is the response from ANC secretary general Ace Magashule to calls from the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in the Free State to burn copies of a book containing damning allegations against him. Announcing the planned burning at the Mangaung dumping site, provincial ANCYL spokesperson Sello Pietersen said: “We therefore urge society to bring along as… Read more »
Recently, there has been news of Ebola outbreaks in the town of Bikoro in Northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo. This current outbreak began back in August, 2018, and over 1000 people have been infected making it the second largest outbreak of the virus ever recorded. Over 600 people have died from this outbreak, with the number continuing to rise. According… Read more »
An american woman was touring one of Uganda’s most popular safari destinations was kidnapped with her local guide on Tuesday even and held for $500,000 in ransom, the authorities said. The name of the park is Queen Elizabeth National Park, which was the site of the abduction, and Ugandan security forces stated yesterday that they were searching the park for… Read more »
A corrupted government is thought to be one of the worst things in the world, and yet they exist everywhere. They’re based off of tradition and form so easily; the elite rise to power and bring their friends with them. This cycle just continues until enough of the general population stops to say something. Algeria is a prime example. Bouteflika… Read more »
Macky Sall has embarked on his second term as Senegal‘s president pledging “constructive” dialogue with the opposition and reforms to spur development. Clad in a navy blue suit, Sall on Tuesday swore “before God and before the nation” to serve the people as several visiting African leaders looked on. The 57-year-old leader chose the new city of Diamniadio, some 32km from the… Read more »
The 35-year-old U.S. woman and her local driver were abducted when a safari group was ambushed in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which borders the Democratic Republic of Congo. The assailants have demanded $500,000 for their release. Authorities said the victims are believed to still be in Uganda. Miha Logar, a tourism operator who has worked in the region for nearly two decades,… Read more »