Africa
Morocco earthquake: Man narrates how he was forced to choose between saving his parents or son
The earthquake that struck in Marrakesh, Morocco left a 50-year-old man, Tayeb ait Ighenbaz, in a situation to choose between saving his parents or 11-year-old son.
Breaking: Death toll in Morocco earthquake rises to 2,497
The Moroccan minister of interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, has confirmed that the death toll from Friday, September 8 earthquake has risen to 2,497 persons.
Earthquake: Tinubu sends condolence message to King of Morocco
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the deadly earthquake that shook Morocco on Friday night, September 8, pledging support to the African nation and its leader.
Morocco earthquake: 632 killed, 329 injured, several buildings collapsed in African nation
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8, which struck central Morocco, has led to the death of at least 632 people. Over 300 people were also injured.
Coup: Gabon military leader frees President Bongo over health concerns
The ousted President of Gabon, Ali Bongo, has been freed by the country's military leaders. His freedom from the house arrest came barely 10 days after the coup
Coup: Tinubu reveals number of months he wants Niger junta to remain in power
President Bola Tinubu has suggested the General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) model in Niger Republic following the coup that deposed President Mohammed Bazoum.
Gabon: Coup leader Brice Nguema gives fresh update on conducting new election
The Interim Gabonese leader Brice Nguema has vowed that he would conduct a free and fair election and transition power to civilian rule during his inauguration
List of African nations that have never experienced military coup
Despite the spread of military coups in different African countries since 1950, seven countries have never experienced coup since they gained independence.
List of African presidents who succeeded their fathers to rule their countries
Here are the eight African presidents who have succeeded their fathers in ruling their countries immediately after the death of their fathers or years after.
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