Sylvia Bongo, wife of ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo, is being held in pre-trial detention on allegations of the embezzlement of public funds, her lawyer says. She had been under…
Madagascar: Authorities delay election by a week
The constitutional court in Madagascar says the presidential election is to be postponed by a week. Voting will now take place on 16 November. Madagascar has seen a sharp rise…
Liberia: Politicians used public assets for campaigns-EU
While Liberians await the results of Tuesday’s general election, a top EU observer has accused politicians who are already in office of overspending on their electoral campaigns and using government…
Nigerian: Sprinter Divine Oduduru receives six-year ban for doping violations
Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been given a six-year ban for committing two doping violations. The Athletics Integrity Unit announced the decision on Thursday, saying there was “overwhelming evidence” against…
DR Congo: Authorities to ease restrictions in conflict-hit region
The Democratic Republic of Congo will reduce restrictions in two conflict-hit areas where a state of siege – essentially martial law – has been in force for two years. President…
Moroccow: Bakkali and Kiptum nominated for top athletics award
Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali and Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum have been nominated for this year’s Men’s World Athlete of the Year award. The athletes are the only two male African athletes…
South Africa: Authorities uncovers coal-smuggling ring
The South African authorities say they have uncovered a coal-smuggling syndicate that has played a major role in exacerbating the country’s energy crisis. The South African Revenue Service (Sars) led…
Burkina Faso: Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso’s energy needs
Burkina Faso’s military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies. It is the leadeship’s latest move to align itself with…
USA: Microsoft in $29bn back taxes dispute
Microsoft has said it will contest a US tax authority’s request to pay an additional $28.9bn (£23.5bn) in back taxes for the years 2004 to 2013. The Internal Revenue Service…
Paraguay: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage
At least 10 guards are being held hostage by inmates at Paraguay’s largest prison, police in the South American country have confirmed. Prisoners started a riot at the Tacumbú jail…