Africa

Mauritius” Finance Minister Pravind Jugnauth The son of the outgoing Mauritius prime minister was appointed as the new premier on Monday, prompting accusations of nepotism and calls for a referendum …

Democratic Republic of Congo”s President Joseph Kabila A deal struck last month requiring Congo President Joseph Kabila to step down after elections this year risks unraveling if politicians do not …

Kenyan authorities have fitted a tracking device a onto one of the 36 lions that live in a wildlife park on the outskirts of the capital city, aiming to stop …

Africa’s no. 3 oil producer Equatorial Guinea has presented an offer to join the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) this year and has agreed to production cuts, its …

Gambia’s exiled strongman Yahya Jammeh plundered millions of dollars in his final weeks in power leaving state coffers “empty,” an aide to new President Adama Barrow said as West African …

Police authorities in Zambia on Monday said they had banned officers from marrying foreigners. The Head of the Zambia Police, Kakoma Kanganja, issued a memo advising officers against marrying foreigners …

St. Luke’s Mission Hospital A teenager was rushed to a hospital after attempting to circumcise himself. The teenager of Zimbabwe, was taken to the hospital after he tried to get …

Ghana’s new government plans to review its $918 million programme with the International Monetary Fund because it may need more money for its spending plans, a minister-designate said on Friday. …

Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh West African leaders did not agree to immunity for Yahya Jammeh during negotiations that convinced Gambia’s longtime ruler to flee into exile, Senegal’s foreign minister …

Former Zimbabwean Vice President Joice Mujuru  A new party founded by Zimbabwe’s former vice president Joice Mujuru suffered a crushing defeat in its first ever election contest again President Robert …