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Opposition candidate Jean Ping alleged fraud in Haut-Ogooue province, where Bongo won 95 percent on a turnout of 99.9 percent [Reuters]
Opposition candidate Jean Ping alleged fraud in Haut-Ogooue province, where Bongo won 95 percent on a turnout of 99.9 percent [Reuters]

Gabon: Court upholds President Ali Bongo's election win

Gabon's constitutional court has upheld President Ali Bongo's re-election victory, rejecting an appeal by rival Jean Ping who had called for a recount over widespread allegations of fraud.

Shekau, seen here in a video last year, said he was in a "happy state"
Shekau, seen here in a video last year, said he was in a "happy state"

Boko Haram's Shekau says he is 'in good health' following claim of his death

The disputed leader of Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has released a video message denying a claim by the military that he was killed or badly wounded in air strike last month.

There have been clashes between students and police at Johannesburg's Wits University
There have been clashes between students and police at Johannesburg's Wits University

President Zuma says students who damage property will go to court

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has said that students who destroy property during protests against a rise in tuition fees will go to court.

Oil is a major foreign exchange earner for Nigeria
Oil is a major foreign exchange earner for Nigeria

Nigeria's parliament 'to investigate' massive oil fraud

Nigeria's lower house of parliament is planning to set up a committee to look into allegations that $17bn (£13bn) worth of crude oil had been stolen during the last administration, the Reuters news agency reports.

Lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp
Lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp

Tanzanian lecturer 'charged with insulting President on WhatsApp'

A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, reports Reuters news agency.

Many survivors have been detained after being rescued
Many survivors have been detained after being rescued

42 bodies recovered so far in Egypt migrant boat disaster

Survivors from a boat which capsized off the Egyptian coast last Wednesday have told the BBC that hundreds of people may have drowned.

The abduction of the girls from their school dormitories led to a global campaign to secure their freedom
The abduction of the girls from their school dormitories led to a global campaign to secure their freedom

President Buhari calls for UN mediation in Chibok girls abduction

Nigeria's president has called for the UN to mediate with militant Islamist group Boko Haram to secure the release of schoolgirls it is holding captive.

Egypt migrant boat capsize - at least 29 people killed
Egypt migrant boat capsize - at least 29 people killed

Egypt migrant boat capsize; At least 29 people killed

At least 29 people have drowned after a migrant boat capsized off the Egyptian coast, officials say.

Zimbabwean 'flag abusers' face jail
Zimbabwean 'flag abusers' face jail

Zimbabwean 'flag abusers' face jail

Zimbabweans risk imprisonment for abusing the national flag, the authorities have warned in the wake of anti-government protests.

Students say that they cannot afford to pay higher fees
Students say that they cannot afford to pay higher fees

South African police clash with students over fees

 

South African police have fired stun grenades and arrested 31 students in Johannesburg, as a wave of protests hit universities across the country.

Nigerian pastor T.B. Joshua speaks during a New Year’s memorial service

The Millionaire on God’s Payroll

Rows of sick people queue up one afternoon in downtown Lagos. There are people with crutches, mothers with crying babies, a couple of wheelchair-bound people and several with bad coughs. This is not a hospital; it’s a sports center. And they are not waiting to see a doctor; they are here to see a priest.  

Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan

Former Nigeria First Lady's $ 15 million dollar account frozen but dares crimes commission

Former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Ibifaka Jonathan, has threatened to drag the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the African  Commission on Human and Peoples Rights in The Gambia if her bank accounts are not de-freezed and a public apology tendered to boot.

Teachers and students launched a crippling week-long strike in Niger to protest over the non-payment of salaries and scholarships. PHOTO: AFP Photo/Issouf Sanogo
Teachers and students launched a crippling week-long strike in Niger to protest over the non-payment of salaries and scholarships. PHOTO: AFP Photo/Issouf Sanogo

Niger spends €4.5m per month on ghost teachers

Niger, one of the world’s poorest countries, is shelling out more than 4.5 million euros every month for “non-existent” teachers, the state anti-corruption agency said Tuesday.

Burnt bodies have been recovered from the offices of the main opposition party
Burnt bodies have been recovered from the offices of the main opposition party

DR Congo poll protest: Opposition HQs, including UPDS office, torched

The headquarters of three opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been torched in the capital and two charred bodies have been found at one on of them, a BBC reporter says.

More than a dozen protesters killed in DRC clashes

At least 17 people have been killed during clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital of Kinshasa.

Nigerian pilgrims at King Abdul Azeez International Airport, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia
Nigerian pilgrims at King Abdul Azeez International Airport, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

18 Nigerians died in Saudi Arabia during 2016 Hajj

 Eighteen Nigerians died in Saudi Arabia during the just concluded 2016 Hajj attended by Muslims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says.

Mr Jean-Claude Juncker — President of the EC
Mr Jean-Claude Juncker — President of the EC

Africa’s growth has slowed considerably —EC President  

 

Growth in Africa has slowed considerably since 2009, notwithstanding continued demographic growth. 

The City of Johannesburg had introduced cycling lanes to encourage people to cycle and not drive
The City of Johannesburg had introduced cycling lanes to encourage people to cycle and not drive

J’burg halts South Africa cycle lanes to build roads

Johannesburg's new Mayor has halted the construction of the South African city's ambitious cycle lanes project.

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