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COVID-19: New cases spike in Egypt, Kenya and DRC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Thursday that Covid-19 cases are accelerating in some parts of Africa and governments should step up preparations for a second wave. The African Union-run organization's head John Nkengasong said that over…

Togo: Court finds publication guilty of defamation

The Court of First Instance of Lomé has condemned the newspaper, THE Alternative for defamation. But the ruling has been criticised by media professionals who spoke of a violation of the right to information. Two academics announced on Thursday that…

French Defense Minister visits Mali

The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, arrived Monday in Bamako for a first meeting with the Malian transitional authorities, a week after the visit of the head of French diplomacy Jean-Yves Le Drian. She told AFP that…

Accused Kenyan lawyer surrenders to ICC

A wanted Kenyan lawyer, who was on the run since 2015, surrendered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday to face charges of influencing witnesses.  The ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Paul Gicheru for allegedly influencing witnesses…

Côte d’Ivoire: One country two Governments

In Côte d'Ivoire, the opposition announces the creation of a national transitional council following last Saturday’s election which incumbent Alassane Ouattara is said to be wining. The opposition says the transitional council will be chaired by the leader of the…