adminHundreds of schools shut in Burkina Faso over jihadi attacks
In Burkina Faso, a country struggling to contain jihadist violence, education is one of the victims of the insurgency, with hundreds of schools closed, teachers in hiding and pupils kept indoors over the fear of attacks.
Replacing me won’t help Brexit, says Theresa May
Theresa May said a challenge to her leadership would be a distraction from negotiating with the European Union, and that any new prime minister would face the same issues she does, as she urged Parliament to back her Brexit deal as the only offer available.
Buhari starts presidential election campaign
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday put the fight against corruption at the heart of his bid for another four-year term, as official campaigning got under way for elections next year.
Khashoggi killers may have taken body parts out of country: CNN Turk
The killers of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have taken his dismembered body out of Turkey in luggage, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying by broadcaster CNN Turk on Sunday.
Boko Haram’s head of media killed: Nigeria army
The Nigerian Army (NA), on Saturday evening reported having killed a leader of a key faction of the terrorist group, Boko Haram. The army via its social media handles reported the death of a media leader of Islamic State in West Africa Province, ISWAP.
Botswana welcomes more Chinese investments: minister
Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry has said that the country welcomes more Chinese investments to assist in the realisation of Vision 2036.
Madagascar election results challenged in court, amid runoff
Madagascar’s presidential election result is likely to face stiff legal challenges, following accusations of electoral fraud and corruption against the electoral body.
“State capture is more sinister than individual acts of corruption”: Gordhan
After weeks of anticipation, former finance minister Pravin Gordhan appeared before the commission of inquiry into state capture on Monday morning.
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Dozens arrested around Indian temple
Indian police arrested 68 people taking part in protests around a controversial Hindu temple ahead of a Supreme Court ruling Monday on whether it should be given more time to…
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France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters block access to fuel depots
Protesters angry over high fuel prices blocked access to fuel depots and stopped traffic on major roads Monday after the government refused to back down on fuel taxes following a…