Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has sacked his Information Minister Chushi Kasanda in a mini-cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday. Ms Kasanda was replaced with Cornelius Mweetwa, the ruling United Party for…
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Tanzania: Mass cull eliminates five million invasive quelea birds
More than five million invasive quelea birds have been killed in a mass cull in Tanzania, the authorities have said in comments reported in the local media. The birds had…
South Africa: Lethal bird flu outbreak kills 2.6 million chickens
The South African authorities are intensifying bio-security measures to control a severe avian influenza outbreak that has so far killed 2.6 million chickens across the country. Five of the country’s…
Kenya: Nairobi to start building nuclear power plant in 2027 – CEO
Kenya will begin constructing a nuclear power plant in 2027, the authorities have said in the latest pledge about the plans. The 1,000MW plant, which has been in the pipeline…
Cameroon: Authorities threaten prosecution against coup speculators
Cameroon’s Minister of Communication René Emmanuel Sadi has warned against speculation that the country might witness a coup, amid a series of military takeovers in recent months. In a statement,…
South Africa: Eight electrocuted after heavy rains
Eight people have been electrocuted after gale force winds and heavy rainfall lashed South Africa’s Western Cape province. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes, including residents of…
Mozambique: Ten arrested over killing of motorcycle drivers
Ten alleged killers of motorcycle taxi drivers are under arrest in the coal and energy-rich western Mozambican city of Tete. The suspects, who were presented to the press, by the…
Mali: Authorities delay February polls for technical reasons
The military leadership in Mali has said it will postpone the presidential election that had been scheduled for February A government spokesman, Col Abdoulaye Maiga, said a new date would…
Benin: Dozens killed in fuel depot fire
The Beninese government has ordered an assessment of all fuel storage facilities in the wake of the deadly explosion that killed dozens of people over the weekend. At least 34…
Uganda: Student arrested on trafficking charges
Ugandan police say they have arrested a 17-year-old student on charges of trafficking 170 young people. The police said that they arrested the high school student on 18 September in…