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Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo denies ‘clearing’ his appointees of corruption allegations

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that…

Russia’s Vladimir Putin stresses the need for political solution in Niger

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mali's interim leader Assimi Goïta have called…

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina resigns ahead of November 9 elections

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has resigned after he was officially confirmed as…

Egypt’s Sisi meets Turkey’s Erdogan on the sidelines of G20 Summit in India

Egyptian Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan…

Mangosuthu Buthelezi: the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa’s history

Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for…

South Africa’s Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a towering figure in South African politics and outspoken Zulu…

Gabon junta names former Eramet executive as petrol minister

A junta that seized power in OPEC-member state Gabon appointed Marcel Abeke,…

Gabon should have an election in two years, says PM

Gabon's new prime minister has told the BBC that the country should…

Could Gabon coup leader stand for election?

Gabon's transition agreement, as published in the official gazette, does not clearly…

Senegal opposition group plans banging-pot protest

Senegal's F24, a platform that unites various political groups and civil society…