Kenya says a multinational security force will be deployed in Haiti “within a short time” after the UN voted to back the East African nation’s offer to lead the mission.…
Nigeria: Unions suspend wage strike
Nigeria’s two largest labour unions have suspended an indefinite strike that was due to start on Tuesday to demand higher wages to help offset the cost of living crisis.. It…
Seychelles: Opposition politician charged in witchcraft case
A court in Seychelles has charged the leader of the main opposition party and seven other individuals on allegations of witchcraft.Patrick Herminie plans to run in the 2025 presidential election…
Egypt: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confirms he’ll run for third term
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…
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…
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…
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…