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Surge in elephant and rhino poaching looms over UN wildlife summit
A surge in elephant and rhino poaching in Africa is the backdrop to the latest meeting of CITES – the UN’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in…A surge in elephant and rhino poaching in Africa is the backdrop to the latest meeting of CITES – the UN’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in…
Gabon's Constitutional Court upholds Ali Bongo's presidential election win
Gabon’s Constitutional Court has upheld President Ali Bongo’s narrow election victory.Gabon’s Constitutional Court has upheld President Ali Bongo’s narrow election victory.
Nigeria looks for millions of tax scofflaws to make up for slumping oil revenue
Nigeria says it has found 700,000 companies in the country that have never paid tax. It is tracking down non-payers to top up its treasury as oil industry revenue fall from low prices.Nigeria says it has found 700,000 companies in the country that have never paid tax. It is tracking down non-payers to top up its treasury as oil industry revenue fall from low prices.
More bodies recovered from sea after Egypt migrant tragedy
Rescuers in Egypt have pulled more bodies from the sea, two days after a boat sank as it carried migrants towards Europe.Rescuers in Egypt have pulled more bodies from the sea, two days after a boat sank as it carried migrants towards Europe.
'Clash': Egyptian nail-biter is Egypt's Oscar entry
A hit in Cannes where it opened the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section, ‘Clash’ by Mohamed Diab has been selected as Egypt’s entry to the Oscars.A hit in Cannes where it opened the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section, ‘Clash’ by Mohamed Diab has been selected as Egypt’s entry to the Oscars.
Four people smugglers arrested in Egypt after migrant boat capsizes
Four suspected people smugglers have been arrested in Egypt after at least 42 people were killed when a boat carrying hundreds of African migrants capsized off the Egyptian…Four suspected people smugglers have been arrested in Egypt after at least 42 people were killed when a boat carrying hundreds of African migrants capsized off the Egyptian…
Madagascar opens up national parks in bid to boost eco-tourism
Target Madagascar continues this week in the south west of the island, in one of Madagascar’s 43 national nature reserves.Target Madagascar continues this week in the south west of the island, in one of Madagascar’s 43 national nature reserves.
Tragedy at sea as another migrant boat sinks in the Med
At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.
At least 32 people killed in DRC during two days of violence
At least 32 people have been killed in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the last two days, according to a police spokesman.At least 32 people have been killed in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the last two days, according to a police spokesman.
Toure hangs up international boots
Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure on Tuesday announced his retirement from International football.Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure on Tuesday announced his retirement from International football.
Congolese opposition HQ burns down as deadly violence intensifies
The headquarters of the main opposition party and other political groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been destroyed by fire – leaving a number of people…The headquarters of the main opposition party and other political groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been destroyed by fire – leaving a number of people…
DR Congo: 'Dozens dead' in anti-government protests claims opposition
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed more than 50 people on Monday, according to the opposition, in a violent crackdown on anti-government…Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed more than 50 people on Monday, according to the opposition, in a violent crackdown on anti-government…
Two Italians 'and a Canadian' are abducted in Libya
Two Italians have been kidnapped in Libya, reportedly alongside a Canadian national.Two Italians have been kidnapped in Libya, reportedly alongside a Canadian national.
The difficult task of securing Egypt's financial future
Egypt's $12 billion (10.7 billion euro) loan from the International Monetary Fund dominated a major conference in Cairo on the country's financial future.Egypt's $12 billion (10.7 billion euro) loan from the International Monetary Fund dominated a major conference in Cairo on the country's financial future.
At least 17 dead in anti-Kabila protests in DR Congo
At least 17 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo following a violent anti-government rally.At least 17 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo following a violent anti-government rally.
DRC: Kahuzi-Biega National Park endangered
The Kahuzi-Biega National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is under threat.The Kahuzi-Biega National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is under threat.
Oil tankers return to Libya as rival governments agree on export resumption
What is really happening in Libya right now?What is really happening in Libya right now?
Madagascar drills deep to make most of unused resources
Madagascar is on the verge of an oil and gas revolution, but how will it develop these new sectors of the economy for the benefit of all without ruining the environment?Madagascar is on the verge of an oil and gas revolution, but how will it develop these new sectors of the economy for the benefit of all without ruining the environment?
South Africa: emergency service work to save illegal workers trapped in mine
Rescuers are working to recover a group of illegal miners who became trapped in a South African gold mine last Wednesday (September 7).Rescuers are working to recover a group of illegal miners who became trapped in a South African gold mine last Wednesday (September 7).
Haftar's oil blitz could fatally undermine Libyan government
The internationally-recognised Libyan government’s loss of key oil facilities to forces loyal to the eastern administration and General Kalifa Haftar is a potentially serious blow that could starve TrThe internationally-recognised Libyan government’s loss of key oil facilities to forces loyal to the eastern administration and General Kalifa Haftar is a potentially serious blow that could starve Tr
Tanzania quake kills 13 and injures nearly 200
At least 13 people have reportedly died and nearly 200 others injured in northern Tanzania after a 5.At least 13 people have reportedly died and nearly 200 others injured in northern Tanzania after a 5.
Jean Ping challenges Gabon election result in court
France’s foreign minister has said the constitutional court of Gabon must examine a challenge to the country’s presidential election by opposition candidate Jean…France’s foreign minister has said the constitutional court of Gabon must examine a challenge to the country’s presidential election by opposition candidate Jean…
Madagascar takes to mining with wary eye on risks
Madagascar is desperately poor and needs to develop its vast natural resources, but it is also a global ecological treasure house, subject to international scrutiny. Global capital will not invest herMadagascar is desperately poor and needs to develop its vast natural resources, but it is also a global ecological treasure house, subject to international scrutiny. Global capital will not invest her
Gabon: Bongo hits back at claims he stole disputed election
Accused of cheating at the polls in Gabon, re-elected President Ali Bongo turned the tables on Wednesday, saying that if electoral fraud was committed it was by his challenger Jean…Accused of cheating at the polls in Gabon, re-elected President Ali Bongo turned the tables on Wednesday, saying that if electoral fraud was committed it was by his challenger Jean…
South Sudan accepts new UN-backed peacekeeping force
Under increasing international pressure, South Sudan has agreed to accept 4,000 extra peacekeepers.Under increasing international pressure, South Sudan has agreed to accept 4,000 extra peacekeepers.
Gabon's opposition leader declares himself president after disputed election
Gabonese opposition candidate Jean Ping declared himself president on Friday (September 2), after a disputed election that triggered two days of post-election riots against President Ali…Gabonese opposition candidate Jean Ping declared himself president on Friday (September 2), after a disputed election that triggered two days of post-election riots against President Ali…
Gabon rocked by second night of post-election violence
At least three people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a second day of protests in Gabon following the announcement of President Ali Bongo’s re-election, amid accusations that the vote wasAt least three people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a second day of protests in Gabon following the announcement of President Ali Bongo’s re-election, amid accusations that the vote was
Gabon's disputed election plunges it into 'deep crisis'
Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.
Toamasina: the economic heart of Madagascar
Madagascar’s Port of Toamasina, the economic heart of the country.Madagascar’s Port of Toamasina, the economic heart of the country.
Gabon post-election crisis: Continued protests and reactions
Over a thousand people have been arrested during two days of post-election violence in Gabon after the announcement of the results for the 2016 presidential election.Over a thousand people have been arrested during two days of post-election violence in Gabon after the announcement of the results for the 2016 presidential election.