Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he will jail people spreading lies, a warning to his opponents. “If the prison is going to be filled with people who spread lies, it will be filled,” said the Congolese President. He made the statement as he was in N’djamena, the …

Authorities in UK launched a scheme to cut taxes on hundreds of products from some of the world’s poorest countries to try to boost trade links, the BBC reported. The preferential terms, which come into effect early next year, will affect products ranging from food to textiles. Under the Developing …

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech in the capital Moscow on Monday, pledged to provide arms to Africa to help it fight against insecurity and terrorism. Russia is more determined than ever to consolidate its close relations with the African continent. On the occasion of the opening of the …

The body of Daniel Mbolu Musyoka, an election official at a polling station in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, was found days after his family reported him missing, local media report, citing the police chief. Mr Musyoka’s dead body was found in a forest in Loitoktok at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro …

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya has declared Deputy President, William Ruto, winner of the presidential election. The Deputy President then beats his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5% of the vote, according to the official results. But four of the seven members of the electoral commission refused to …

Martin Wanyonyi, a man with albinism is elected MP for Webuye East constituency in Kenya, a strong symbol in the country where people with albinism have historically been discriminated against and even attacked. Mr Wanyonyi was elected in the assembly of the county and is now a member of parliament. …

Malian Prime Minister Choguel Maïga has been placed on “forced rest” by his doctor as he suffers from a stroke, Jeune Afrique reported, citing a statement from the primacy. “The prime Minister will resume his activities next week Insh’allah,” the statement said. Appointed Prime Minister of the transition on June …

The national results tallying centre in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, is teeming with activity as the electoral commission finalises processes ahead of declaring the presidential results. There is little activity at the floor of the centre where presidential candidate’s agents, lawyers and election officials were earlier busy verifying results sheets …

An electrical fire swept through an Egyptian Coptic Christian church during Mass on Sunday, causing a stampede and killing at least 41 people, Reuters agency reported. Most of the victims are children and have suffered from smoke inhalation. The blaze started just before 9 a.m. in the Abu Sifin church …

The forty-nine Ivorian soldiers arrested for over a month in Mali after on accusation of being mercenaries have now been charged and remanded in custody, reports say. Although the Ivorian authorities have denied the charges and called for their release, the 49 soldiers are still in detention, accused of attempting …