Board of Governors agree to independent probe of AfDB President, Adesina
The ethics committee of the continental bank, headed by Takuji Yano, had in its report last month cleared Adesina of all sixteen counts saying he was was not guilty of all the charges but the United States remained unconvinced.
Bitter sweets: Madagascar minister fired over candy plan
Minister Rijasoa Andriamanana said last week she was ordering $2.2 million worth of sweets to go with the Covid-Organics concoction, which some experts have warned is useless against COVID-19.
Tshisekedi’s ally graft trial resumes after death of judge in DR Congo
A new judge was appointed for the hearing, which took place in the courtyard of the capital’s main jail, where Vital Kamerhe has been held in pre-trial detention since April 8. Kamerhe denied the charges again.
Senegalese protesters arrested for kicking against Covid-19 curfew
There were 74 arrests of the protesters-- 29 in Touba, 38 in Mbacke, five in Tambacounda and two in Diourbel -- Local media reported.
Rwanda genocide suspect okayed for trial by UN tribunal
Felicien Kabuga attended the Paris court hearing in a wheelchair and barely reacted when the decision was read out Wednesday.
Tripoli airport recaptured by Libyan pro-unity government
The operation to retake the country's largest civilian airport began Wednesday morning, with drones providing air cover, Mohamad Gnounou, spokesman for forces backing the Government of National Accord said in a statement.
UN insists Mali peacekeeping force must be renewed, without cuts
"The presence of the mission remains crucial, and its mandate remains relevant, given the complexity of the challenges," UN Secretary General Guterres said while addressing US concerns.
South Sudan minister John Jok dies
Late Jok was South Sudan's minister of East African Affairs in the current unity government.
Senate approves Nigeria’s request for $5.5 bln external borrowing
The borrowing is part of a revised budget for 2020.
Nigeria reopens economy, worship centres as flights resume June 21
A News Central investigation showed that the government had barely no choice than to drastically reopen the economy as most Nigerians were already violating the lockdown measures and the police seemed to have lost control of enforcement.