Sierra Leone declares drug abuse a national emergency
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has declared a national emergency because of the rampant drug abuse in the country.
Author: Mwanzo Editor
Madagascar calls for departure of EU envoy over criticism
Authorities in Madagascar have asked the EU ambassador, Isabelle Delattre, to leave the island, following remarks she made that they said were critical of the government.
Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia
An 80-year-old US woman has been killed by an “aggressive” elephant, after it charged at a vehicle during a safari drive in Zambia, local officials said.
Egypt’s Sisi due to be sworn in for third term
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is due to be sworn in for a third consecutive six-year term as the country’s leader.
He was re-elected in December with an astounding 89.6% of the vote, beating three other candidates
SA power sector causes severe pollution problems – report
The high air pollution levels have propelled the three countries to record most of the continent’s nearly one million annual air pollution-related deaths, the report added.
Educor in South Africa: Thousands of students in limbo after ‘dysfunctional’ colleges banned
Four private colleges described as being “dysfunctional” have been ordered to close in South Africa, leaving thousands of students in limbo.
I will govern with humility – Senegal’s Faye
Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye has pledged to govern with humility and transparency, in his first speech after Sunday’s poll
Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves more than 60 dead
The Islamic State group said its fighters attacked “a large gathering” on Moscow’s outskirts and “retreated to their bases safely”.
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Parliament speaker halts approval of cabinet nominees
The presidency has asked parliament not to send the bill for his assent until legal challenges against it are dealt with.
Zuma’s bid to remove arms deal prosecutor dismissed
A court in South Africa has dismissed former President Jacob Zuma’s bid to remove a prosecutor in a corruption case against him.
