Chad’s Deby set to win 6th presidential term
Chadian President Idriss Deby is widely expected to extend his three-decade rule in Sunday’s election, despite growing signs of popular discontent. The opposition have called...
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Niger inaugurates new president in first democratic power transfer
The Republic of Niger has sworn in Mohamed Bazoum as its new president. The inauguration on Friday of the teacher-turned-politician is the former French colony’s...
Mozambique insurgent attack: 1,200 survivors ferried to safety
A boat carrying 1,200 survivors of a deadly attack by Islamic State-linked insurgents in northern Mozambique has reached safety, according to Reuters. The ferry, carrying...
J&J to deliver 220 million doses of COVID19 vaccine to Africa
J&J unit Janssen Pharmaceuticals NV has entered into a deal with the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to deliver 220 million doses of its single-dose...
Ship blocking Suez Canal partially refloated
Engineers partly freed a wedged ship blocking the Suez Canal, and tug boats are now working to straighten its course, which could soon reopen the...