Gabon: Vice President and Minister of Forests Dismissed
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba announced Tuesday the dismissal of his vicepresident Pierre Claver Maganga Moussavou, as well as that of the Minister of Forests and the Environment, Guy Bertrand Mapangou.
The post of Vice...
Zimbabwe Increases Diesel, Petrol Prices by Up to 47%
Zimbabwe's energy regulator on Tuesday announced that prices of diesel and petrol had been increased by up to 47% effective immediately, a day after the central bank said oil firms would now buy dollars...
Islamic State, Largely Defeated at Home, Is Rebuilding in Africa
Shortly before, Islamic State had claimed its first attack in Congo, where three soldiers were shot dead by what the group said was a new Central African wilayat, or province. He also praised Islamic...
Ten Things Nigeria’s Buhari Will Have to Deal With in Term Two
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari officially begins his second and final term on Wednesday following his re-election in February.
Despite his large winning margin, the next four years won’t be easy for the 76-year-old former general....
