More than 700 migrants rescued off Libyan coast
Humanitarian groups have rescued more than 700 migrants off the coast of Libya. The Italian coast guard is braced for an increase in the number of desperate people trying to reach their shores as summer approaches. ends intro The migrants were picked up from seven flimsy and overcrowded boats. The Phoenix rescue ship, operated by […]
Gambians voting in parliamentary election
Gambians are voting today n their first election since turning out strongman Yahya Jammeh more than five months ago. The turn out for National Assembly poll is lower than than that for the presidential election. ends into Nine political parties have fielded a record number of 239 registered candidates campaigning for 48 seats. Gambia has […]
South Africa and Central African Republic set up joint commission
South Africa and the Central African Republic have agreed to broaden their economic, social and political cooperation. However, renewing military ties which ended tragically for South Africa four years ago was not included in yesterday’s meeting between the Presidents of these two countries. South African and Central African Republic officials have been meeting regularly since […]