Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Africa

August 15, 2021

Zambia Decides: President Lungu alleges rigging as opposition party leads

Mr Lungu has been in power since 2015 and is seeking to extend his rule.

Edgar Lungu
August 14, 2021

Zambian Election: Opposition leader Hichilema in early lead amid govt crackdown on social media

An estimated seven million people registered to vote in this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

Edgar Lungu and Hakainde Hichilema
August 14, 2021

Buhari disturbed by flooding disaster in Niger Republic

President Buhari expressed his concern while condoling with the Nigerien president on the flooding disaster.

August 13, 2021

100 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Libya, another 100 to follow in ten days

Among those to be repatriated are victims of human trafficking and those detained in Libyan prisons for migration offences.

Libya returnees
August 13, 2021

Why Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was prescribed for Africa: CDC

Nigeria took delivery of 177,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines on Thursday.

August 13, 2021

Buhari regime should protect Nigeria’s elephants: Conservationist

Conservationists are asking the government to ensure the elephant population is protected against unguarded exploitation by humans.

August 12, 2021

Madagascar president sacks all ministers, calls them poor performers

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has sacked all his ministers, his office said.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina
August 12, 2021

16 candidates vie for Zambia’s presidency amid economic crisis, COVID-19 concerns

Sixteen names are on the ballot, but the election is expected to be a close call between incumbent Edgar Lungu and Hakainde Hichilema.

Edgar Lungu and Hakainde Hichilema
August 11, 2021

Former president among war criminals to be extradited to ICC

Among the defendants wanted by the ICC is former president Omar al-Bashir.

International Criminal Court
August 11, 2021

NLC president asks Tunisian president to respect country’s constitution

Mr Wabba said he was speaking in solidarity with Tunisian workers.

Ayuba Wabba