Tag: AFP

Mozambique president sued in UK over $2 billion debt scandal

Published on October 30, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi is being sued in London by a firm at the center of a $2 billion loan […]

Sudan crisis in Pictures: Soldiers dissolve government, declare state of emergency

Published on October 26, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

The chairman of Sudan’s ruling body General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday announced the dissolution of the transitional government and […]

Jacob Zuma in first public appearance since parole

Published on October 22, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

South Africa’s ex-president Jacob Zuma on Thursday made his first public appearance since his release from prison on medical parole […]

Saadi Gaddafi: Son of Libya’s ex-leader freed from Tripoli jail

Published on September 7, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

The son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has been freed from prison where he had been held since […]

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero’s lawyer deported after entering Rwanda as a tourist (See Pics)

Published on August 23, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

The Belgian lawyer of Paul Rusesabagina, the “Hotel Rwanda” hero turned government critic, has been deported from Rwanda for what […]

Ugandan Govt suspends activities of 54 NGOs

Published on August 20, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

The Ugandan government on Friday ordered the suspension with “immediate effect” of 54 Non-Govermental Organisations, including the main civil liberties […]

DR Congo Plane Hits A Motorist During Landing

Published on August 16, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

A motorcyclist had a narrow escape as he was crossing the runway of an airport in the Democratic Republic of […]

Chinese Billionaire jailed 18 years for picking many quarrels

Published on July 29, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

A prominent Chinese billionaire has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, the latest in a string of punishments against […]

Mozambique: Turmoil as Islamic jihadists try to attack government forces position in Patacua

Published on June 25, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

Islamist insurgents have been involved in fresh clashes near Mozambique’s northern town of Palma, military sources have told the AFP […]

36 killed, dozens wounded in South Darfur Tribal Clashes

Published on June 7, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

At least 36 people have been killed and dozens wounded after clashes between Arab and non-Arab tribes in South Darfur […]

Delhi, Mumbai loosen lockdowns as India virus crisis eases in cities

Published on June 7, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

India’s capital New Delhi and financial hub Mumbai began a gradual easing of restrictions on Monday as coronavirus infections in […]

French fashion giant dies aged 98

Published on December 29, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Legendary French fashion designer Pierre Cardin has died at the age of 98. Cardin was credited with helping revolutionise fashion […]

Mugabe’s body flown home from Singapore for burial Sunday

Published on September 11, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The body of Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was flown home from Singapore on Wednesday morning, five days after he […]

ALMOST 100 ELEPHANTS KILLED FOR IVORY IN BOTSWANA

Published on September 5, 2018 by Face of Malawi

Ninety elephant carcasses have been discovered in Botswana with their tusks hacked off, a charity said Tuesday, in what is […]

Mugabe in hospital

Published on June 20, 2018 by Robert Ngwira

Zimbabwean former president Robert Mugabe was reportedly “rushed” out of the country after his health “suddenly deteriorated” two weeks ago. […]

Mugabe spotted leaving hospital in Singapore

Published on December 15, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe, who was ousted from power last month, visited a Singapore hospital on Friday during a […]

Egyptian Judge commits suicide over corruption accusation

Published on January 3, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

A senior Egyptian judge who doubled as secretary general of the council of state, an administrative court, Wael Shalabi, has […]

Zambia Xenophobia attacks: Two people burned alive

Published on April 21, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Two people were burned to death on Monday during xenophobic violence in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, police have said in a […]