African News
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Failed Coup Plotters Face Trial in DR Congo
AfriqueCAN: THE trial of 51 individuals, including three Americans, accused of attempting to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi in the Democratic…
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Chinese Cybercrime Gang Sentenced to Long Jail Terms in Zambia
AfriqueCAN: In a landmark ruling, 22 Chinese nationals and one Cameroonian man have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms in…
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Seven Soldiers Killed in National Park in Benin
AfriqueCAN: SEVEN soldiers were killed in an attack in the national park ‘’Penjari’’ in the northern part of Benin by…
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Suspected Islamist Rebels Kill At Least 16 In Eastern Congo
AfriqueCAN: AT least 16 people were killed by a suspected Islamist rebel group in North Kivu province in eastern Democratic…
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South Africa’s ANC Weighs Up Partners
AfriqueCAN: THE African National Congress was holding high-stakes internal talks yesterday about which parties it should approach to form South…
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AfDB Aims to Boost Infrastructure Funding
… as African growth accelerates AfriqueCAN: AFRICA’S economic growth is set to accelerate to 3.7% this year and 4.3% next…
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Israel Seizes Gaza’s Entire Border With Egypt
AfriqueCAN: ISRAELI forces have taken control of a buffer zone along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, the…
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Comoros President Sworn in For Fourth Term
AfriqueCAN: COMOROS President Azali Assoumani pledged on Sunday to work for peace and rapidly grow the economy as he was…
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South African Opposition Leader Warns of ‘Doomsday’
AfriqueCAN: THE leader of South Africa’s biggest opposition party urged voters to back his party in Wednesday’s election to avoid…
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Congo Names Third American in Foiled Coup Plot
AfriqueCAN: CONGO’S army spokesman on Tuesday released the name of the third American involved in a foiled coup plot in…
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