Africa

Voting begins in Gabon's referendum on new constitution

The draft new constitution includes abolishing the post of prime minister and imposing a seven-year

African Union hands over bases as Somalia tightens hold on own security

A new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, which will replace the current mi

Mozambique bans opposition protests amid post-election tension

Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda described the protests as “acts of terrorism".

Benin arrests ex-police chief for 'incitement to rebellion'

General Louis Philippe Houndegnon awaits the start of his trial on December 16.

Somalia tightens hold on own security as AU hands over bases

A new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, which will replace the current mi

Senegal on final day of campaigns ahead of legislative election

The ruling PASTEF party is facing the Takku Wallu opposition platform led by former President Macky