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Former Somali PM wins presidential vote
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, a US-educated former prime minister, was sworn in as Somalia's new president Wednesday after lawmakers gave him an unassailable lead in the second…
Mogadishu in security lockdown as Somalia holds presidential vote
Voting started Wednesday in Somalia's groundbreaking presidential election amid a security lockdown that has closed the capital's international airport and cleared major streets.
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Somalia overcomes terrorism fears to hold historic presidential election
After months of delays, Somalia is holding a presidential election. On Wednesday, more than 300 MPs and senators will choose a president from 22 candidates, including incumbent…
Eye On Africa
Morocco's king hails 'return home' to African Union
In tonight's edition: Morocco's king hails his country's return to the African Union, the famous prosecutor who got a murder conviction for Pistorius has quit, and we head to…
Eye On Africa
Chad's foreign minister secures top post at African Union
In tonight's edition: the African Union has a new chief, African opposition members accuse France of blindly following orders from the Chadian and Congolese presidents, and we…
Morocco rejoins African Union after 33-year absence
The African Union admitted Morocco as a member on Tuesday, more than three decades after Rabat withdrew from the bloc’s predecessor over a row about the status of Western Sahara.
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Locals flee Gambia as electoral violence fears mount
Thousands of Gambians have been fleeing to neighbouring countries ahead of Thursday’s presidential inauguration amid fears of an outbreak of post-electoral violence over the…
African Union to cease recognising Gambia's Jammeh
The African Union (AU) will cease to recognise Yahya Jammeh as Gambia's president as of January 19, when his mandate expires, the organisation's Peace and Security Council said…
Eye On Africa
Ghanaian President Mahama concedes defeat to opposition leader Afuko-Addo
On tonight's show: Celebrations across Ghana as opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo sweeps to victory in the country's presidential vote. Incumbent President John Mahama has…
The Interview
ICC’s chief prosecutor insists court ‘is not in crisis’
Fatou Bensouda, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), says it’s a “setback” and a challenge that three African nations have announced their withdrawal…
African leaders sign charter against piracy and smuggling
African leaders on Saturday signed a deal to boost security off the continent's economically crucial coasts, hoping to shore up development by tackling maritime crimes like…
In The World Papers
African Union to send delegation to Gabon: Too little, too late?
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS - Weds. 07.09.16: Papers around the world focus on Gabon, where a fragile calm appears to be holding after several days of post-election violence. The…