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Gabon’s Bongo hospitalised in Riyadh ‘due to exhaustion’
Gabonese President Ali Bongo, hospitalised in Saudi Arabia since Wednesday, was taken into medical care after suffering a bout of exhaustion during a trip to Riyadh, his office…
Eye On Africa
Ethiopia to release political prisoners, close notorious prison camp in surprise move
In an apparent shift, Ethiopia announces plans to release and pardon jailed dissident politicians. And “leave or go to prison”: an Israeli plan to force out tens of thousands of…
Danish journalists wounded in Gabon knife attack
Two Danish nationals were wounded Saturday in a knife attack in Gabon's capital apparently committed in retribution for "US attacks against Muslims", a minister said.
A history of opposition: Africa’s contested elections
Election results in Africa are frequently contested by the opposition, most recently a presidential vote in Kenya that is still in dispute. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the most…
Cameroon wins Africa Cup of Nations in thriller final
Vincent Aboubakar scored a brilliant late goal to hand unfancied Cameroon a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Egypt and their fifth African Nations Cup title in an entertaining…
Dlamini-Zuma receives support in race to succeed Jacob Zuma at head of ANC
In tonight's show: President Zuma's ex-wife is in the running to succeed him at the head of the ANC, in Kenya a court threatens doctors with jail time if they do not end their…
Gambian elections: President Jammeh urged to peacefully cede power
The winner of Gambia's presidential vote calls on incumbent president Yahya Jammeh to accept his defeat. The longtime leader is under increasing pressure following his stunning…
Ethiopia in mourning after more than 52 killed in festival stampede
On tonight's show: Ethiopia is in mourning. At least 52 people were killed in a stampede after police clashed with anti-government protesters in the Oromia region. Also, despite…
Gabon unveils ‘inclusive’ government with few opposition figures
Gabon's prime minister has unveiled a new cabinet that includes few opposition figures, despite promises by re-elected President Ali Bongo to be more inclusive after disputed…
ICC opens preliminary probe into Gabon unrest
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Thursday she was opening an initial probe into the deadly unrest in Gabon triggered by disputed elections.
Bongo sworn in as Gabon president after disputed poll
Ali Bongo was sworn back in as Gabon's president Tuesday, calling for unity after a disputed election win that sparked deadly unrest and revealed deep divisions in the oil-rich…
