The soldiers’ union insists they had the right to protest Nearly 700 soldiers from the South African defence force have been sent letters of dismissal following last week’s strike action. Up to 3,000 military personal clashed with the police on the streets of Pretoria during demonstrations over pay and conditions. The action was condemned by [...]

The two leaders unveiled a plaque marking the highway Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, on a brief visit to Libya, has opened the first section of a new 2,000km North African coastal highway. It will eventually link Tunisia on Libya’s western border with Egypt, its eastern neighbour. His visit is to mark a year since [...]

Ali Ben Bongo wants to build on his father’s legacy Three different candidates say they gained the most votes in Sunday’s election to choose a successor to Gabon’s long-time leader Omar Bongo. Mr Bongo’s son, Ali Ben Bongo, veteran opposition leader Pierre Mamboundou and former minister Andre Mba Obame have all claimed victory. The vote [...]

Chansa Kabwela sent the photos to the vice-president, among others Two Zambian journalists have been charged with contempt of court after publishing an article in support of their news editor who is on trial. The journalists say charges against Chansa Kabwela – that she distributed obscene material – should be dropped. She sent photos to [...]

The central bank had to bail out the five lenders earlier this month Nigerian anti-corruption police have begun bringing criminal charges against executives from five banks rescued in a 400bn naira ($2.6bn; £1.6bn) bail-out. Former Finbank chief Okey Nwosu pleaded not guilty to 11 charges relating to bad debt built up under his management. Other [...]