Zuma survives the first ANC national executive meeting chaired by Cyril Ramaphosa
President Jacob Zuma’s survived the first meeting of the national executive committee of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress under the leadership of Cyril Ramaphosa. Members of the party’s top-structure are adamant that Zuma is regarded as a liability for the ANC who must go soon, leaving the party with a clean slate to contest […]
Gabon lawmakers lift presidential term limit
Gabon’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly to lift the presidential term limit – allowing Ali Bongo to stay in power indefinitely. The lawmakers are at odds with growing public protests calling for an end to the Bongo dynasty. Gabonese are saying ça suffit – that’s enough – with increasingly regularity and volume. They’re referring to the […]
Donald Trump calls African nations, Haiti and El Salvador “shithole” countries
President Donald Trump has used crude and offensive language about African countries, Haiti and El Salvador. He’s asked why people from these con tries should be given specific consideration by US immigration authorities. President Donald Trump called African National, Haiti and El Salvador “shithole countries” during a meeting with a bipartisan group of senators at […]
Botswana deplores Donald Trump’s racist remark about African countries
Botswana’s officially complained about US President Donald Trump’s foul-mouthed dismissal of African countries. The Gaberone Government’s asking the regional grouping SADC and the African Union to condemn what it calls Trump’s irresponsible, racist and reprehensible outburst. Washington’s Ambassador to Gaborone’s been summoned to tell the Botswana Government whether President Donald Trump numbers the Southern African […]