Africa

Parliament of the Libyan Government of National Accord takes a bold step, amending the constitution to restructure the presidency and uphold referendum laws UN Welcomes Libyan Parliament's Amendment of Constitutional Referendum Law Al Awsat The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomed...

A surge of rabid religious and political persecution of perceived differences has assumed the new world order for Africa's failed leaders across the continent. Are anti-gay witch hunts really protecting 'African values'? Homophobia, not homosexuality, is a western import to Africa by...

Former president alleges fraud in Madagascar election Former Madagascar president Hery Rajaonarimampianina has alleged "many voting irregularities" in this week's election, raising fears of protests and a disputed result, AL JAZEERA reports. In a statement on Thursday, Rajaonarimampianina said a number...

Freedom of expression in Tanzania is slowly being eroded by Nanjala Nyabola, AL JAZEERA  In September 2018, the Tanzanian parliament passed amendments to the national statistics law that included a provision for criminal penalties for anyone who publishes information that does...

An AP investigation by Maria Cheng, Medical Writer LUBUMBASHI, Congo - Perhaps the most surprising thing about the fact that hospitals in Congo detain patients who cannot pay their bills is that it's no secret: Administrators, doctors and nurses openly...

Ethiopia’s New Cabinet Is a Historic Win for Women in Government Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed believes gender balance will restore peace and stability. Leah Roderiguez https://tinyurl.com/ybjx5un3 http://goldenageofgaia.com One African country has recognized the need...

African Books Network showcases a harvest of literary and cultural expressions in the best traditions of world class publishing - Global Titles, African Authors! The titles are wide ranging. From books of poetry, short and long reads to literary criticism and...

Cameroon opposition claims election win, ruling party disagrees Opposition candidate Maurice Kamto claims he has received a clear mandate from the people and intends to defend it. Al Jazeera  The counting of votes has not been concluded across the country Cameroon's...

Ex-president's son remanded on corruption charge AFP News Agency The son of Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos has been remanded in custody in a $1.5bn corruption case, a state prosecutor said. "Given the complexity and seriousness of the deeds and...

Bobi Wine and the beginning of the end of Museveni's power by Rosebell Kagumire AL JAZEERA After close to two weeks of tensions in Uganda, a court in the northern town of Gulu granted bail to four opposition legislators including MP Robert...