DRC withdraws unused cobalt export quotas

DRC will withdraw unused cobalt export rights under first-half quotas and re-assign them to a state-controlled entity, its strategic minerals regulator said on Monday.

Senegal MPs back constitutional reform reducing president's power

Senegal's National Assembly has passed a bill revising the balance of power between the country's executive and parliament, prompting the president to announce a national referendum on the matter.

South Africa's political parties reject 30 June ultimatum for 'illegal' migrants

The authorities have deployed at least 6,000 security forces as the unofficial deadline given to ''illegal'' migrants looms.