South African president begins self-isolation after virus contact
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has entered self-quarantine after coming into contact with a person with COVID-19, his office said on Wednesday. Ramaphosa “has...
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Seychelles opposition wins presidency for first time in 43 years
The Seychelles elected an opposition candidate as president for the first time since 1977, authorities announced on Sunday, and winner Wavel Ramkalawan reaffirmed a pledge...
Court clears Ivorian president’s third-term bid as fresh violence erupts
Ivory Coast’s top court on Monday cleared the path for President Alassane Ouattara to seek a contentious third term, as protests turned violent in several...
China proposes global data security standards
China announced an initiative on Tuesday to establish global standards on data security, saying it wanted to promote multilateralism in the area at a time...
Two French soldiers killed in Mali – presidency
Two French soldiers with the anti-jihadist Barkhane force in Mali were killed Saturday when their armoured vehicle hit an improvised explosive device, the French presidency...
Tunisia’s parliament approves a technocratic government
Tunisia’s parliament approved a technocratic government in a confidence vote on Wednesday, hoping to end months of political instability and focus on tackling worsening economic...
Malians: Nothing has changed after coup
More than a week has elapsed since rebel soldiers toppled Mali’s president, sending shockwaves around West Africa and in France, its staunch ally. But in...
Nigeria: ECOWAS agrees Mali’s transitional government to last only one year
Mali’s West African neighbours have agreed the country’s transitional government must be lead by civilian and last no longer than 12 months, Nigeria’s presidency said...
Malians hope military to transfer power to civilian cabinet – Trade unionist
Malians welcome the recent military coup and hope that the power will finally be handed down to a civilian government, a member of workers’ trade...
Zambia’s vice president contracts coronavirus
Zambia’s vice president Inonge Mutukwa on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the presidency said in a statement, which also said her condition was stable...