Rivers State governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi retained his position as chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, scoring 19 of the 35 votes cast at the long-awaited election. Read more »
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has threatened to shut down Juba's oil pipeline unless the government stops its alleged support to rebels in South Kordofan. Read more »
Elias Kanengoni, who was once convicted for attempted murder and allegedly accused of election violence, collapsed and died at his farm. Read more »
The African Union has reportedly proposed a new tax on the tourism sector of member states to fund the organisation amid discussions about pressing security and development issues. Read more »
The Herald has reported that the Southern African Development Community has signalled a green light for elections to take place despite calls for the implementation of outstanding ... Read more »
Dr Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser on Media to President Goodluck Jonathan, says the president's inability to speak at the plenary session of the African Union in Addis Ababa, ... Read more »
South Africa's opposition are up in arms over the confirmed acquisition of the new presidential jet for President Jacob Zuma. The country's defence ministry announced plans to ... Read more »
President Yoweri Museveni has reshuffled the army and Cabinet, replacing the chief of the defence force, following allegations of a plot to install his son as the successor. Read more »
The Amnesty Committee is appealing to citizens to link them with members of the Boko Haram so dialogue can begin. Read more »
The Chinese government has extended a multi-million dollar loan facility to Zimbabwe which will be used to fund several projects in the country. Read more »
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