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South Africa: Zuma prosecution bid against Ramaphosa postponed


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Former President Jacob Zuma has appeared at Johannesburg's High Court on Thursday, as a part of his private prosecution bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa Zuma accuses his successor of failing to act against a prosecutor and a…

Gambia MP defends bid to legalize female genital mutilation


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Gambian lawmaker Almaneh Gibba has started his campaign to overturn a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation after the West African country imposed its first fines on those found guilty of the practice last year. Despite concerns about…

South Africa serves Hamas in latest bid to World Court


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South African latest request to the World Court against a possible offensive by Israel in southern Gaza serves Hamas and is an attempt to stop Israel from defending itself, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. South Africa on Tuesday asked…

Comoros Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid


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Comoros' Supreme Court has approved plans by incumbent President Azali Assoumani to run for another term in the next election due on January 14. Assoumani will be running for a fourth term, after winning his third election in 2019. He…

Rwandan President announces fourth term bid


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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced for the first time that he plans to run for a fourth term in next year's elections. "I am happy with the confidence Rwandans have shown in me. I will always serve them as long as I can. Yes, I…

Liberian opposition leader Boakai launches bid to unseat president


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Thousands gathered in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, on Sunday as opposition leader Joseph Boakai officially launched his campaign in anticipation of the upcoming October elections. These elections are poised to serve as a litmus test for…

Madagascar president Rajoelina announces bid for re-election


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Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has announced he will run for re-election in November. Rajoelina made the announcement at a grand ceremony held in the biggest stadium on the large Indian Ocean island, which is due to hold the…

Gabon’s leader delays announcement for new presidential bid


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Gabonese President Ali Bongo had been widely expected to announce his bid for a new term at celebrations to mark the 55th anniversary of the ruling Gabon Democratic Party in Libreville on Sunday. Instead, the 64-year-old discussed a…

South African president rejects state funeral bid for rapper


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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has rejected a request for the murdered rapper, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes to be given a state burial. During his time alive, AKA held the country at heart and was one of the few celebrities who fought…

Zuma launches private prosecution bid against Ramaphosa


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South African Former President Jacob Zuma has instituted a private prosecution against his successor Cyril Ramaphosa. The announcement was made by the Jacob Zuma Foundation on Thursday but did not specify what the charges were.…