Libya’s interior minister survived unscathed Sunday an attack by gunmen on his motorcade, according to sources from his office.The gunmen fired on Fathi Bashagha’s convoy as he drove across the capital of Tripoli Sunday following a visit to the Nationa…
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Somali President Told to Stay Out of Process to Choose Successor
Somalia’s president, whose four-year term expired this month, should not take part in talks aimed at resolving a dispute that has delayed the selection of a new head of state, two of Somalia’s five regional governments said Sunday.Parliament had been …
Read MoreCongolese President Appoints ?Sama Lukon Kyenge as PM
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s new prime minister said the safety of the country’s citizens is among his top priorities. Following Sama Lukonde Kyenge’s appointment by President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday, he said security will be one of the prior…
Read MoreMalawi President Sacks COVID-19 Fund Heads over Alleged Abuse of Covid Funds
In a televised address Sunday, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera said he was outraged with alleged abuse of $8 million (MK6.2 billion) he allocated in August for tackling the pandemic.Malawi’s office of the ombudsman said more than half the money was …
Read MoreCameroon President, Oldest African Leader, Celebrates 88th Birthday
Africa’s oldest and second longest serving leader, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, celebrated his 88th birthday on February 13. Ceremonies were organized in Cameroon’s major towns, with loyal government ministers and young people pledging their suppor…
Read MoreSomali Opposition Refuses to Recognize President Farmajo as Term Expires
Somalia’s international partners, including the United States, have raised concerns about the political impasse that has delayed the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections. President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo four-year term in office expir…
Read MoreCentral African Republic Leader to Stick by 2019 Peace Pact Despite Coup Bid
Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera Saturday said he would honor a 2019 peace pact with 14 rebel groups despite a recent bid by six of them to topple him.One of the world’s poorest countries, the CAR has been locked in violence…
Read MoreBiden Signals New Tone on US-Africa Relations
President Joe Biden delivered a message to African leaders meeting virtually this weekend at the African Union Summit 2021, hosted from Addis Ababa.“The United States stands ready now to be your partner in solidarity, support and mutual respect,” Biden…
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