Zanele’s Moyo’s Body Arrives In Zimbabwe
The body of Zanele, fourth daughter of Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Professor Jonathan Moyo arrived in Harare from South Africa today. Zanele, 20, who was a first year Political Science, International Relations and Gender Studies student at the University of Cape Town, was found dead in her apartment on […]
Mandera Leaders In Kenya Threaten To Quit Jubilee Over Census Row
Mandera politicians in the Jubilee coalition have threatened to quit the alliance if the government does not withdraw a court case over the 2009 census. Speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Mandera Town, the politicians led by Governor Ali Roba, termed the national government’s move to appeal against a High Court ruling in 2013 as […]
The High Stakes and Low Suspense of Côte d’Ivoire’s Upcoming Elections
When Ivoirians go to the polls this Sunday, only one outcome looks likely. However, that doesn’t mean the country is united. In Côte d’Ivoire’s upcoming election this Sunday, there will be 8 candidates competing for the presidency – though one wouldn’t be able to tell from travelling around Abidjan. Around the city, there are hundreds […]
Guinea’s President Alpha Conde Easily Wins Re-Election
Guinea’s President Alpha Conde has won re-election and will serve a second five-year term after avoiding a run off against his closest rival in last week’s presidential election. Guinea’s electoral commission declared Conde with winner of the October 11 poll late on Saturday, gaining nearly 58 percent of the vote, compared to opposition leader Cellou […]
Burkina Faso Coup Leader, Gen Gilbert Diendere Charged With 11 Crimes Against Humanity
Burkina Faso’s military said that a general accused of leading a failed coup last month would be prosecuted on an array of charges, including “crime against humanity”. “Eleven charges have been filed” against General Gilbert Diendere, “notably crime against humanity”, Sita Sangare, the colonel in charge of military justice, told a press conference on Friday. […]
33 000 Guns Stolen From South Africa’s Army
Almost 33 000 rounds of ammunition were either lost or stolen at the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) for the period 2013/14. But, for 2014/15, the number was brought down to 19 rounds, according to a reply to a parliamentary question put to the SANDF by the Freedom Front Plus. Despite the huge drop, FF+ […]
Tanzania Election Candidate, Mr Deo Filikunjombe Killed In A Helicopter Crash
A HELICOPTER crash in the middle of the Selous Game Reserve on Thursday evening claimed yet another life of a Parliamentary candidate in next week’s general election, maverick Mr Deo Filikunjombe and three others on board. Police have confirmed that the accident has occurred and that there were four people on board the helicopter but […]
Four Female Suicide Bombers Kill 22 In Nigeria
Hours after two suspected male suicide bombers caused the death of over 30 persons in an attack on a mosque in Maiduguri the Borno state capital, the city was again attacked early Friday when four suspected female suicide bombers launched a partially foiled attack that left 22 persons, including themselves, dead, security sources and officials […]
Nigeria Threatens To Cut Gas Supply To Ghana Over Ghc100 Million Debt
The power crisis in the country is set to worsen in the coming days as Nigeria threatens to cut gas supply to the Aboadze Thermal plant. The development has been occasioned by the failure of government to settle its indebtedness to the Nigerian gas authorities. According to sources within the Power sector, Ghana owes the […]
Women Affairs Minister Caught Distributing Viagra At A Rally In Zimbabwe: Nyasha Chikwinya
VICE-PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday told Parliament that government had no policy allowing ministers to distribute s*x enhancing pills at rallies. This was after opposition MPs had quizzed him over an incident at the weekend, where Women Affairs minister Nyasha Chikwinya doled out “Viagra” to Zanu PF supporters at a rally in Gokwe-Nembudziya constituency. “I do […]
