WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Namibia’s President Hage Geingob on Friday looked set to secure a second term with partial results from this week’s general election showing him leading with 56 percent of the vote.The southwestern African country held its sixth pre…
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Botswana vows to build capacity to counter wildlife poaching, trafficking: Pres Masisi
GABORONE, Pres Mokgweetsi Masisi said Botswana will continue to build capacity to counter the growing threat of wildlife poaching and trafficking.A number of infrastructural developments and efforts are being put in place to ensure that the threat of w…
South Africa Rugby Win Shows Power of Unity in Divided Nation
JOHANNESBURG – Thando Makasi has always been a rugby fan, she says � a rare black supporter in a sport long associated with her country’s white minority.But times are changing. On Saturday, South African rugby fans of all racial backgrounds cheered as …
Guinea Counter-Rally Backs President’s Constitutional Bid
CONAKRY – Tens of thousands of Guineans rallied in support of President Alpha Conde on Thursday after two weeks of violent protests against the leader’s suspected bid to prolong his rule claimed around 10 lives.Communication Minister Amara Sompare said…
Ivanka Trump to Promote Women’s Prosperity in Morocco
WASHINGTON – Ivanka Trump is getting ready to promote her women’s economic development program on an upcoming trip to Morocco.It will be her third overseas trip this year to promote the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative , which was l…
Prominent Activist Won’t Rule Out Election Challenge to Ethiopia PM
ADDIS ABABA – Prominent activist Jawar Mohammed does not rule out challenging his erstwhile ally, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in next year’s election, he told Reuters on Friday, after days of demonstrations by his supporters resulted in dozens…