Pravin Gordhan says he’ll die to save South Africa from thieves
South Africa skirts economic meltdown as President Jacob Zuma’s allies moving yet again to neutralise Pravin Gordhan, the finance minister made a dramatic vow: that he is prepared to die to save the country from those trying to loot the treasury. The country’s prosecution service denies media reports that it’s about to charge Gordhan with […]
Tensions along Western Sahara sand was with Morocco
Tensions have risen in the Western Sahara to level not seen since a ceasefire was negotiated between Moroccan occupier and Saharawi fighters a quarter of a century ago. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern over the situation and urged both sides to stand by the commitments they made in in 1991. ends […]
Libya government troops take casualties in final push for Sirte
Government forces are taking heavy casualties clearing IS fighters out of former Libyan dictator Mummar Gadaffi’s birthplace. Analysts say the jihadis could simply melt away into other areas of this confused and violent country. IS took control of Sirte in February last year because it’s close to Europe and symbolically important. The 80 000 residents […]
Afro-Japa summit agree on infrastructure development that creates jobs
Wrapping up their Afro-Japanese summit in Nairobi, leaders have pledged to fight terrorism and emphasized the importance of rules-based maritime order. The Nairobi Declaration adopted at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development or TICAD, has leaders agreement to promote investment in infrastructure that leads to job creation in the region. ends intro Japan’s Prime […]
Both sides claim victory in Gabon’s presidential election
Both major contenders are claiming victory after Saturday’s presidential election in Gabon. Equally both President Ali Bongo and his chief rival Jean Ping say there has been massive fraud. ends intro There’s not going to be a run off in Gabon. The contestant who polls the greatest number of votes will be declared president. Ali […]