africa
China hosts African leaders amid aid criticism
Business
September 3, 2018
China hosts African leaders amid aid criticism
China hosts African leaders Monday for a summit aimed at promoting Beijing’s vision for development on the continent, even…
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president of Zimbabwe
World
August 26, 2018
Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president of Zimbabwe
Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn in as president of Zimbabwe on Sunday after winning a bitterly contested election that…
Mali in presidential runoff overshadowed by security crisis
World
August 12, 2018
Mali in presidential runoff overshadowed by security crisis
Malians were called to the ballot box on Sunday for a presidential runoff likely to see Ibrahim Boubacar Keita…
Annual meetings of WB, IMF African caucuses at Sharm el-Sheikh conclude
Business
August 7, 2018
Annual meetings of WB, IMF African caucuses at Sharm el-Sheikh conclude
The annual meetings of the African caucuses for the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded on…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo believed to have killed 33: health ministry
Health & Fitness
August 5, 2018
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo believed to have killed 33: health ministry
A new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is believed to have killed 33…
Egypt to host African Caucus for WB, IMF on Sunday and Monday
Business
August 4, 2018
Egypt to host African Caucus for WB, IMF on Sunday and Monday
Egypt will host the annual meetings for the African Caucus for the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary…
Zimbabwe opposition in court over post-vote violence
World
August 4, 2018
Zimbabwe opposition in court over post-vote violence
Members of Zimbabwe’s defeated opposition party were appearing in court Saturday, accused of staging violent protests against alleged rigging…
DR Congo ex-warlord Bemba returns home to mount election challenge
World
August 1, 2018
DR Congo ex-warlord Bemba returns home to mount election challenge
After more than 11 years abroad — a decade of it behind bars — former DR Congo warlord Jean-Pierre…
Zimbabwe’s ruling party wins majority in parliament, opposition questions poll
World
August 1, 2018
Zimbabwe’s ruling party wins majority in parliament, opposition questions poll
The presidential candidate for Zimbabwe’s main opposition accused the ruling ZANU-PF of trying to steal the general election on…
Zimbabwe rivals both say on course for election victory
World
July 31, 2018
Zimbabwe rivals both say on course for election victory
Zimbabwe’s two rival presidential candidates on Tuesday both claimed they were heading for victory as votes were counted in…