Gabon: The Parade of The National Holiday
Gabon celebrated the national holiday marking the 59th anniversary of independence on Saturday (August 17th) with official ceremonies and a military parade in the presence of President Ali Bongo as highlights in the morning.
This...
Ivory Coast: Charles Blé Goudé Elected as Head of His Party
Laurent Gbagbo's former right-hand man in Ivory Coast Charles Blé Goudé was elected
president of his party on Sunday showing presidential ambition.
Charles Blé Goudé the former leader of the Young Patriots of Côte d'Ivoire recently...
Turkish Company Constructs Rwanda’s Indoor Stadium
Rwanda inaugurated a new events and indoor sports facility Friday that was constructed byTurkish construction company Summa.
The record six-month construction boast a multi-purpose facility in Kigali that is arguably among the top...
Dwelling on Africa: Country Report “Cameroon”
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa is bordered by the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) in south west. Cameroon borders Nigeria in north west, the Republic of the Congo(Brazzaville), Gabon and Equatorial Guinea...
Turkey in Africa – Issue 16
TURKEY-AFRICA: Turkey reveals Export Master Plan
New plan targets sustainable export approach, says Turkish trade minister.
Turkey announced Thursday its Export Master Plan to realize a goal of sustainable export.
"We aim a sustainable export approach within...
Chad: 11 Dead Amid Inter-Communal Clashes
At least 11 people were killed amid fresh inter-communal clashes in southern Chad between farmers and herders earlier this week, local media reported.
The incident took place in Koumogo, around 80 kilometers (50 miles) from...
Senegal Ends Phone Contracts for Civil Servants
The mobile phone contracts for civil servants in Senegal have been suspended in an effort to limit public spending.
Ministers and their staff can no longer make phone calls but they have until the end...
Zambia Cancels SA Match Over Xenophobic Attacks
Zambia's football association has cancelled a friendly match against South Africa scheduled to take place on Saturday in the capital, Lusaka.
The cancellation follows a wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Zambians have been taking...
Burna Boy Vows to Never Visit South Africa Again
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has vowed never to set foot in South Africa again following fresh violence that has erupted mostly targeted at foreign nationals.
In a series of tweets, the 28-year-old, who was...
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Condemns ‘Anti-Foreigner Violence’
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a wave of looting and violence mostly targeting nationals of other African countries.
"There can be no justification for any South African to attack people from other countries,"...
