Africa

Laser technology shines light on South African 'lost city' of Kweneng by Jason Burke New laser technology has revealed that Kweneng, about 50km (31 miles) south of South Africa’s commercial capital, was once a thriving metropolis with hundreds of households, a...

Murderous despot Al Bashir, and first sitting president to be indicted for war crimes, faces renewed and vigorous campaign by thousands of Sudanese nationals to resign and turn himself in for justice.  Protests Across Khartoum Call on Al-Bashir to Step...

Africa braces for another sham in DR Congo elections amidst voter enthusiasm for change in a country ruled by despots since independence.  DRC vote: Opposition says ruling party win would be 'provocation' Opposition leader Martin Fayulu says election was 'deliberately disorganised'...

Projecting a vision of national redemption presidential contender Atiku Abubakar in felicitations anticipates what the year 2019 will hold for Nigeria, Africa. My New Year message to Nigerians by Atiku Abubakar ~ “As 2018 comes to an end and 2019 beckons, on behalf...

The revolutionary breakaway Republic of Ambazonia is aiding its self declared independence from Cameroon with the launch of international digital currency. Cameroon rebels issue virtual currency to fund independence The AmbaCoin is named after the so-called Republic of Ambazonia, a self-declared...

Madagascar presidential elections recalls perrennial doubts as to the willingness for practice of true democracy among Africa`s violent political class. Madagascar's Rajoelina leads election runoff, Ravalomanana alleges fraud REUTERS ANTANANARIVO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Madagascar presidential candidate Andry Rajoelina is leading an...

Abuja: Nigeria. Government corruption fight is mere hype as Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari and his APC regime do not seem eager to tackle the sleaze around cronies and kinsmen with same mania they hound political opponents.  Atiku releadses 10 questions Buhari...

How Nigerian govt’s failures fuel farmers, herders conflict causing nearly 4,000 deaths – Amnesty International, December 17, 2018 Press ReleaseThe Nigerian authorities’ failure to investigate communal clashes and bring perpetrators to justice has fuelled a bloody escalation in the...

Soccer Star President George Weah of Liberia demonstrates his stated commitment to the welfare of unemployed ordinary Liberians who voted his government for an era of genuine economic progress in the West African country.  'Agriculture Is Key,' Weah Says, As...

DR Congo: Deadly clashes in South Kivu ahead of elections NEWS AGENCIES  At least 18 people have killed in clashes between the Democratic Republic of the Congo's army and rebels loyal to a renegade former general in the country's eastern region, according to...