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African Union leaders to press Burkina army for power handover

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The presidents of Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal are due to arrive in Burkina Faso to press the military for a speedy handover of power to

President Michael Sata’s body returns to Zambia as political rivals jockey for position

YoopyaNov 4, 2014July 15, 20230

White acting president Guy Scott facing whispering campaign as Mr Sata’s Patriotic Front splits into factions ahead of elections in 90 days. The body of

Military rivals vie for power in leaderless Burkina Faso

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

Opposing factions claim power in the west African country in the hours after the 27-year rule of president Blaise Compaore came to an end amid

After Elections, Tunisia’s Nidaa Tounes Seeks Alliances to Govern

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

Official election results confirm that a new secular alliance has emerged the victor in Tunisia’s legislative elections, winning 85 of the 217 seats in parliament

Egypt jails gay wedding video men

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

A court in Egypt has sentenced eight men to three years in prison for appearing in a video alleged to show a gay marriage. All

Boko Haram leader threatens to kill German hostage

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — The leader of Nigeria’s Islamic extremists is threatening to kill a captured German. Abubakar Shekau says in a new video released

Senzo Meyiwa: Crowds gather for S African footballer’s funeral

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

Tens of thousands of people are attending the funeral of South African football captain Senzo Meyiwa in Durban. Meyiwa, 27, was shot on Sunday, apparently

Burkina Faso crisis: Col Isaac Zida claims presidential powers

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

A second military officer appears to have taken power in Burkina Faso, a third leader for the West African state in 24 hours. Colonel Isaac

Zambian President’s Remains Return Home

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

The remains of Zambia’s late president return to the country Saturday. Michael Sata died Tuesday in a hospital in London from an unspecified illness. Information

Judge rejects isolation for U.S. nurse who treated Ebola patients

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

(Reuters) – A Maine judge ruled on Friday that a U.S. nurse who treated victims of Ebola in West Africa does not need to be