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South Sudan opposition leader Riek Machar in exile in DRC
The United Nations says it intervened on humanitarian grounds to help South Sudan’s former vice president and opposition leader in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of…The United Nations says it intervened on humanitarian grounds to help South Sudan’s former vice president and opposition leader in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of…
Burkina Faso's president on growth, military reform and the fight against terrorism
Roch Kaboré, who took office in December, faced a tough test in January, when Islamist militants carried out deadly attacks in the capital Ouagadougou.Roch Kaboré, who took office in December, faced a tough test in January, when Islamist militants carried out deadly attacks in the capital Ouagadougou.
Opposition leader detained on Uganda election day
Opposition leader Kizza Besigye was briefly detained on polling day in Uganda as the government shut down social media sites, reportedly due toOpposition leader Kizza Besigye was briefly detained on polling day in Uganda as the government shut down social media sites, reportedly due to
Violence and vote rigging threatens Ugandan ballot
Uganda prepares to go the polls with incumbant president Yoweri Museveni seeking a fifth term in office.Uganda prepares to go the polls with incumbant president Yoweri Museveni seeking a fifth term in office.
African leaders sign pact to create 'Cape to Cairo' free trade bloc
African leaders have signed a agreement in Egypt to create a new free-trade zone stretching from Cairo to Cape Town. The Tripartite Free Trade AreaAfrican leaders have signed a agreement in Egypt to create a new free-trade zone stretching from Cairo to Cape Town. The Tripartite Free Trade Area
African free trade agreement to be signed in Egypt
The leaders of 26 African nations have been laying the groundwork for an African Free Trade Union in the resort of Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. BehindThe leaders of 26 African nations have been laying the groundwork for an African Free Trade Union in the resort of Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. Behind
Aid workers face 'complex emergency' as Burundians flee unrest
There is no let up in the protests against Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza. Police have reportedly fired tear gas and beaten demonstrators, asThere is no let up in the protests against Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza. Police have reportedly fired tear gas and beaten demonstrators, as
Boko Haram will not 'sabotage' Nigeria's presidential poll, says analyst
Saturday’s presidential election in Nigeria sees incumbent Goodluck Jonathan go up against former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari. It is beingSaturday’s presidential election in Nigeria sees incumbent Goodluck Jonathan go up against former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari. It is being
African presidents create 80-million euro fund to fight Boko Haram
Presidents from ten central African states have held an emergency summit in Cameroon to create an 80-million euro fund to fight the Islamist militantPresidents from ten central African states have held an emergency summit in Cameroon to create an 80-million euro fund to fight the Islamist militant
Three African leaders attempt to steer Burkina Faso back to civilian rule
There are fresh heavy-weight attempts to return Burkina Faso to civilian rule. Three West African leaders are in the capital for talks withThere are fresh heavy-weight attempts to return Burkina Faso to civilian rule. Three West African leaders are in the capital for talks with
Success for ANC in South African elections
With the majority of the results now in, the African National Congress has dominated South Africa’s general election, winning around 62 percent ofWith the majority of the results now in, the African National Congress has dominated South Africa’s general election, winning around 62 percent of
President Guebuza of Mozambique: 'The EU has no magic solution for Africa'
Mozambique has grown on average around 8 percent in recent years, partly because of large energy reserves, but half of the country’s 25 millionMozambique has grown on average around 8 percent in recent years, partly because of large energy reserves, but half of the country’s 25 million
Mauritanian President: Europe must see Africa in a new light
The upsurge in instability and violence in parts of Africa was high on the agenda of a conference in early April involving leaders from the continentThe upsurge in instability and violence in parts of Africa was high on the agenda of a conference in early April involving leaders from the continent
Pres. Goodluck Jonathan: no regrets over suspending Nigeria's bank chief
Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed no regrets for suspending the head of the country’s central bank after the governor revealed inNigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed no regrets for suspending the head of the country’s central bank after the governor revealed in
Europe and Africa - there is a way forward together: Denis Sassou Nguesso
The President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has been outlining his thoughts on how and why Europe and Africa should work togetherThe President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has been outlining his thoughts on how and why Europe and Africa should work together
Watch: Moments after more than 200 sub-Saharan migrants scale Melilla border fence
These are the celebatory moments after more than 200 sub-Saharan migrants scaled a border fence at Spain’s north African enclave of Melilla. TheThese are the celebatory moments after more than 200 sub-Saharan migrants scaled a border fence at Spain’s north African enclave of Melilla. The
Central African Republic: International forces take control of key city
The interim President of the Central African Republic Catherine Samba-Panza has visited a refugee camp outside the country’s capital, Bangui, andThe interim President of the Central African Republic Catherine Samba-Panza has visited a refugee camp outside the country’s capital, Bangui, and
Democratic Republic of Congo says 'situation is under control' after Kinshasa armed raids
Congolese troops have regained control of three strategic sites in the capital Kinshasa after raids by what the government described as a ‘terroristCongolese troops have regained control of three strategic sites in the capital Kinshasa after raids by what the government described as a ‘terrorist
New prime minister in Tunisia
Tunisia’s ruling Islamists and opposition parties have agreed to name the country’s current industry minister as prime minister of a caretakerTunisia’s ruling Islamists and opposition parties have agreed to name the country’s current industry minister as prime minister of a caretaker
Zimbabwe: Mugabe sworn in for another five years as president
The president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has been sworn in for another five-year term. The 89-year-old is the oldest leader in Africa. ThousandsThe president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has been sworn in for another five-year term. The 89-year-old is the oldest leader in Africa. Thousands
Mugabe declared winner of Zimbabwe's presidential poll amid claims of fraud
Africa’s oldest president has secured a further five years in office. Robert Mugabe, 89, has won 61 percent of Zimbabwe’s presidential voteAfrica’s oldest president has secured a further five years in office. Robert Mugabe, 89, has won 61 percent of Zimbabwe’s presidential vote
Mugabe declared winner in Zimbabwe election
Robert Mugabe has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe’s disputed presidential election. It will be his seventh consecutive term in office after hisRobert Mugabe has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe’s disputed presidential election. It will be his seventh consecutive term in office after his
Zimbabweans go to the polls amid fraud allegations
Zimbabweans have been queuing since dawn to vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections which could push Africa’s oldest leader PresidentZimbabweans have been queuing since dawn to vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections which could push Africa’s oldest leader President
Obama 'deeply humbled' by trip to Mandela prison
Retired Bishop Desmond Tutu welcomed Barack Obama to his HIV Foundation clinic on the US president’s final day in South Africa. The fight againstRetired Bishop Desmond Tutu welcomed Barack Obama to his HIV Foundation clinic on the US president’s final day in South Africa. The fight against
Mali's Traoré promises to spend donor euros well
At the end of a donor’s conference just held for Mali, its president could count up three and a quarter billion euros in aid promises, some of theAt the end of a donor’s conference just held for Mali, its president could count up three and a quarter billion euros in aid promises, some of the
South Africa president makes Christmas visit to Mandela in hospital
At a Christmas mass in Soweto, church-goers prayed for former South African president Nelson Mandel’s speedy recovery. The 94-year-old has been inAt a Christmas mass in Soweto, church-goers prayed for former South African president Nelson Mandel’s speedy recovery. The 94-year-old has been in
Arrested Mali PM resigns as military deny new coup
Mali’s former military junta is denying there has been a new coup, after the resignation of the prime minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra and hisMali’s former military junta is denying there has been a new coup, after the resignation of the prime minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra and his
Critic of South African President charged
ANC rebel Julius Malema has been charged by a court in South Africa with money laundering. Malema is considered President Jacob Zuma’s most vocalANC rebel Julius Malema has been charged by a court in South Africa with money laundering. Malema is considered President Jacob Zuma’s most vocal
South African President's critic Julius Malema charged
ANC rebel Julius Malema, South African President Jacob Zuma’s most vocal critic and an advocate for mining nationalisation, has been charged by aANC rebel Julius Malema, South African President Jacob Zuma’s most vocal critic and an advocate for mining nationalisation, has been charged by a
Uganda family planning: 'Choice not chance'
In Uganda today family planning is at the top of the agenda. At the moment there are 34 million citizens but the country has one of the fastestIn Uganda today family planning is at the top of the agenda. At the moment there are 34 million citizens but the country has one of the fastest