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Jacob Zuma fails to get plea to remove prosecutor, corruption trial to start in April

A South African judge on Tuesday dismissed an application by former president Jacob Zuma to have the prosecutor in his arms deal corruption trial...

Sudan’s army dissolves government, declares state of emergency

Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency, dissolved the authorities leading the country's democratic transition, and announced the formation of a new government...

Three African start-ups valued at $1bn founded by young Nigerians — NESG

Mr Asue Ighodalo, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has said that three out of four digital start-ups, valued in excess of...

Google, UNESCO partner to support 100 digital journalism institutions in Africa

Google has launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to enhance journalists’ training in 100 Journalism institutions in Africa. Matt Brittin, President for...

Civilian leaders arrested amid coup reports in Sudan

After weeks of tension between the military and civilian transitional authorities in the East African country, yet to be identified gunmen have arrested...

UN delegation arrives Mali, set to pressurize junta

A UN Security Council delegate, headed by the ambassadors from the US, France and Niger, have arrived in Bamako, Mali's capital for two days...

Benin republic votes to legalise abortion

Benin has become one of the few countries in Africa to legalize abortions after parliamentarians voted on a law that has divided public opinion...

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