Five Zambian political parties including the ruling Patriotic Front have signed new pledges committing themselves to ensuring that supporters desist from violence ahead of the August 11 general election.
Sao Tome and Principe voted in a presidential election on Sunday in which incumbent Manuel Pinto da Costa is looking to win a second term against four opponents including a.
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos is the only candidate for the presidency of the ruling MPLA, the party’s central committee has said, according to state media.
India’s prime minister has kicked off a four-nation African tour on a continent where China’s presence has been strong, including countries that haven’t been visited by an Indian leader in.
The United States has filled a diplomatic void in Somalia, swearing in its first ambassador to that country in 25 years.
