Tag: Africa
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’
The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called "undiplomatic" comments about an…
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
Senegal's parliament has approved a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex…
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
A Chinese national has been arrested in Kenya's main airport accused of attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 queen garden…
Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move
Madagascar's military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according…
Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Ghana has called on the Commonwealth to condemn Friday's missile attack on its United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon which…
Guinea opposition leader urges ‘direct resistance’ after 40 parties dissolved
Guinea's main opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo has said that "direct resistance" to the country's coup leader–turned–president is now the…