Gabon coup attempt: Gov’t says situation under control
The political situation in Gabon is "under control" following an attempted military coup, a spokesman for the government has said.
All five of the rebels...
AfDB to raise over $7 billion for investment in African economies in 2019
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board has approved the institution’s 2019 borrowing program to the tune of US $7.24 billion from capital markets.
The Bank...
Gabon military takes over state radio, calling for ‘national restoration’
Military officers in Gabon have seized the national radio station calling for the need for national restoration, news agences reported on Monday.
The soldiers also...
Somalia expels UN envoy Nicholas Haysom
Somalia has expelled the UN's top envoy, Nicholas Haysom, accusing him of "shaming" the world body by acting like the country's ruler.
Mr Haysom had...
DRC goes to polls amidst tension
People in the Democratic Republic of Congo are voting for a new president in an election delayed for more than two years.
Close to 40m...
