Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigned unexpectedly on Thursday, the first leader to do so in the country’s recent history. As Africa’s second most-populous country enters uncharted political territory, here are four questions about what happened — and what comes next. –...

Mr. Abdirashid Mohamed Said Dualeh, CEO of Dahabshiil Group of Companies has called on fellow businessmen, community leaders and members of the general public to lend their support and promote in the development of Somali youth athletes achieving the sports abilities and competitiveness. The CEO...

Today, the police arrested Mohamed Aabi Digaale, Hargeisa bureau chief of the London based Universal TV. The government of Somaliland has not commented on the arrest of the journalist. Sources confirmed to Human Rights Centre that he was arrested for a news report broadcasted by the...

Somali government efforts to evacuate a large number of Somali migrants from Libya hit a snag after the delegation sent there was unable to persuade migrants to abandon the dangerous sea journey to Europe and instead return to Somalia. Members of the delegation say the...

Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency, a day after the country's prime minister abruptly resigned. The measure was announced on Friday by the Council of Ministers, the Ethiopian government's cabinet, according to state broadcaster EBC. Local media said the measure is effective as of Friday, but it...

by Jillian Kestler-D'Amours Some describe it as a "transformational moment"; others the result of an "unprecedented" wave of protests. But whatever it is labelled, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn's surprise resignation is setting the stage for a crucial succession race, that is likely to shape the future course of a...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, February 15, 2018/ -- The Speaker of the National Assembly has today, 15 February, received a letter from President Jacob Zuma informing her of his resignation as the President of the Republic of South Africa. The letter of the President will...

Durban, South Africa - Jacob Zuma, South Africa's embattled and controversial president, has announced his resignation in a televised address to the nation. "I have to come to a decision to resign with immediate effect," he said late on Wednesday in Pretoria. Zuma's resignation followed weeks of...

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said on Thursday he had submitted his resignation as both premier and the chairman of the ruling coalition in an effort to facilitate reforms following a period of mass unrest. Hundreds of people have died in...

Two Kenyans have been executed by al Shabaab fighters for allegedly spying for Somalia and Kenyan intelligence services in Qunyo Barrow town, Lower Shabelle region. Hassan Yussuf and Mohamed Hassan from Marsabit county were executed by dagger-wielding militants on February 12. Security sources said the militia forcefully gathered...