Tag: Africa Observatory – Issue 15
Malawi’s Top Court Orders Election Case to Be Heard
Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal rejected an appeal demanding the dismissal of a case about the presidential election results.
A panel of seven Supreme Court...
Death Toll in Tanzania Fuel Tanker Blast Climbs to 89
Death toll has risen to 89 in the aftermath of a fuel tanker explosion in northern Tanzania, a health official said on Thursday.
A spokesman...
Sudan’s Opposition Alliance Names New Prime Minister
Sudan’s opposition Freedom and Change Alliance, on Thursday named Abdullah Hamdook as prime minister, in the transitional government.
"The structures of the Freedom and Change...
Africa: Tuberculosis Carried out On Elephants
In South Africa tuberculosis is still the most killer disease with 330 daily victims. It is now attacking wild animals that contract the bacteria...
Ebola: Rwanda Makes Control of Its Border
Rwanda has taken drastic measures on its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to prevent the spread of Ebola.
After the discovery of...
Mauritania Awaits Rain Return
Since the start of the rainy season on July 13, no precipitation has been recorded in 7 of the country's 13 regions. A situation...
Nigeria $9 Billion for A Project
A London court on Friday (August 16th) ruled that a request to seize a company against Nigeria was legitimate after a gas project was...
Gabon: The Parade of The National Holiday
Gabon celebrated the national holiday marking the 59th anniversary of independence on Saturday (August 17th) with official ceremonies and a military parade in the...
Ivory Coast: Charles Blé Goudé Elected as Head of His Party
Laurent Gbagbo's former right-hand man in Ivory Coast Charles Blé Goudé was elected
president of his party on Sunday showing presidential ambition.
Charles Blé Goudé the...
Turkish Company Constructs Rwanda’s Indoor Stadium
Rwanda inaugurated a new events and indoor sports facility Friday that was constructed byTurkish construction company Summa.
The record six-month construction boast a...
