U.S. to Complete Withdrawal from Niger Air Base, Plans Exit from Drone Base
The U.S. is set to complete its withdrawal of forces and equipment from an air base in Niamey, Niger's capital, on Sunday, with a joint ceremony marking the occasion.
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Kenyan President Ruto Proposes Spending Cuts and Borrowing to Fill Budget Gap
Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday proposed spending cuts and additional borrowing in roughly equal measure to fill a nearly $2.7 billion budget hole caused by his withdrawal of planned tax hikes in the face of nationwide protests.
Nigerian Government Claims to Have Degraded Extremists Despite Recent Bombings
Despite the attacks, Nigerian authorities maintained that they were not a “setback.” Nigeria’s Defense Chief, Gen. Chris Musa, described the bombings as a sign of desperation by the militants and a one-off event.
China Condemns Attack in Congo, Confirms Death of Citizens
China confirmed on Thursday that at least 6 of its citizens have died and several others are missing following an attack by armed militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
DR Congo Sentences 25 Soldiers to Death for Fleeing M23 Rebels
Twenty-five soldiers in the DRC have been sentenced to death for fleeing M23 rebels, following a swift military court trial.
Armed Group Attacks Wedding in Central Mali, Killing at Least 21
An armed group attacked a wedding ceremony in central Mali, killing at least 21 people, local residents reported on Wednesday.
Deadly Attack in Central Mali Leaves Around 40 Dead
Unidentified armed men have killed approximately 40 people in an attack on the village of Djiguibombo in central Mali, local officials reported on Tuesday.
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage with New Legislation
Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated with much fanfare at a ceremony organized by First Lady Fatima Bio in the capital, Freetown.
Tunisia to Hold Presidential Election on October 6
Tunisia is set to conduct a presidential election on October 6, as confirmed by President Kais Saied's office on Tuesday. It remains uncertain whether Saied will run for a new five-year term following his initial election in 2019.
Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protests in Nairobi and Mombasa
enyan police have fired tear gas in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa to disperse anti-government protests. Demonstrators also took to the streets in other cities, including Kisumu.
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Re-Elected
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected as head of state following Saturday's national vote, according to provisional results.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Names New Coalition Government Cabinet
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet on Sunday evening after weeks of negotiations between his African National Congress (ANC), the former main opposition party (DA), and nine other parties.
Suicide Bombers Kill at Least 18 in Gwoza, Northeastern Nigeria
Suicide bombers in Gwoza, northeastern Nigeria, killed at least 18 people on Saturday, June 29. The attacks occurred at a marriage celebration, near a hospital, and at a funeral service.
Eight Years Later: Panama Court Acquits Defendants in Panama Papers Scandal
Eight years after 11 million secret financial documents were leaked, a court in Panama on Friday acquitted more than two dozen defendants implicated in the Panama Papers scandal. Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for money laundering charges.
Malawi's Top Court Rejects Case Seeking to Legalize Same-Sex Relationships
Malawi’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed a case brought by two applicants seeking to legalize same-sex relationships. Malawi joins other African States like Uganda that have refused attempts to legalise same sex marriages.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Says Parliament Will Open on July 18
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday that Parliament will open for its next term on July 18. He is currently locked in negotiations with other parties to form a Cabinet well before then, amidst rifts in the new governing coalition.