Montage Africa

Seychelles heads to run-off as no candidate secures majority in first round

By Agencies Voters in Seychelles returned to the polls on Thursday for a run-off presidential election between incumbent President Wavel…

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Madagascar military leader claims Presidency after coup

By Rédaction Africanews with AP Madagascar’s military coup leader said Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” in…

1 year ago

DRC President Tshisekedi appeals to Kagame to halt M23 violence

By Dominic Wabwireh with other agencies Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi directly appealed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame…

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Young Women Leaders Speak: The South Africa We Want By 2050

Ruta Sechaba Foundation learners seek end to GBV and poverty, and a move to green energy What does the future…

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Burkina Faso Detains Humanitarian Workers over Security Allegations

The Burkina Faso Government has detained eight members of a Dutch-based humanitarian organisation, citing alleged security breaches. The detained include…

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Ex-ECOWAS Court President Elected To UN Human Rights Council

Justice Edward Asante, the former President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has been elected to the Advisory Committee of…

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South Sudan president ousts military chief, reinstates predecessor

By Agencies In a sudden move, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the current military chief after just three…

1 year ago

Mali’s transitional government dismisses officers over foiled coup attempt

By Dominic Wabwireh with other agencies Mali's transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, has formally dismissed a dozen high-ranking military personnel…

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Relief and celebrations as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan

By Rédaction Africanews and AP There were celebrations in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after Israel and Hamas announced they'd agreed…

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Somalia to Introduce Swahili in Schools, Deepens Regional Integration

Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced plans to include Swahili, the lingua franca of East Africa in the country’s…

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