Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has confirmed he’ll stand for a third term in elections scheduled for December. The former army chief has been in power since he helped oust…
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Cameroon: No notification of legal proceedings against Samuel Eto’o- Lawyers
Lawyers representing Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), have denied that the former striker has been notified of legal proceedings against him. In a statement, French…
Haiti: Kenyan gets UN green light to rid Haiti of gangs
The UN has backed Kenya’s offer to lead a multinational security force in Haiti in response to a plea from the Caribbean nation’s prime minister for help restoring order. Haiti…
DRC: Colonel sentenced to death for role in killing of demonstrators
An army colonel has been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo for his role in the killing of more than 50 demonstrators in August. Troops serving under…
USA: UN to vote on Kenya police deployment to Haiti
The UN Security Council is on Monday expected to vote on a resolution that will see an international force led by Kenya deployed to Haiti to quell a surge in…
Nigeria: Ex-oil minister in UK court on bribery charges
A former Nigerian oil minister has appeared in court in London after being charged with receiving bribes in exchange for multi-million- dollar oil and gas contracts. Diezani Alison-Madueke was Nigeria’s…
Uganda: Court to hear cases challenging anti-gay law
Uganda’s constitutional court is due this morning to start hearing three petitions challenging the anti-homosexuality law that came into effect in May. The law imposes capital punishments for those convicted…
Rwanda: Authorities defend UK migration deal
Rwanda has downplayed secretly filmed comments by its high commissioner to Britain that criticised the UK’s stance on migration. The government spokeswoman, Yolande Makolo, defended Rwanda’s immigration partnership with the…
Mali: Army chief diverts troops northwards to fight rebels
The Malian army has begun redeploying troops to the northern town of Kidal, amid a resumption of hostilities there. Reports say a convoy of more than 100 vehicles left the…
Egypt: Fire at police HQ leaves 38 people injured
Egypt’s health ministry says 38 people have been injured in a huge fire at a police complex in Ismailia. Twenty-four people have been treated in hospital for smoke inhalation along…