Prime Minister Boris Johnson names new cabinet
New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced part of his cabinet. Sajid Javid has been appointed Britain’s new chancellor
Jeremy Hunt confirms he’s been sacked as foreign secretary
Jeremy Hunt has been sacked as foreign secretary. Hunt says he was offered another job (reportedly defence) but decided to return
Boris Johnson promises Brexit on October 31, ‘no ifs or buts’
Boris Johnson promised to deliver Brexit by October 31 and said he would strike a new deal with the European
Zambian president congratulates UK’s new PM
Zambian President Edgar Lungu has congratulated Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson on his election as new party leader and next
Zimbabwe central bank eases forex rules for fuel, chrome miners
Zimbabwe’s central bank said on Wednesday oil firms, chrome miners, embassies and international organisations could conduct local transactions in
Kenya to begin oil exports in 3Q 2019
Kenya is expected to begin oil exports in the third quarter 2019, British firm Tullow oil said on Wednesday. Mark
No Ebola cases outside DR Congo: WHO report
The World Health Organisation said that there are no cases of the Ebola virus disease outside the Democratic Republic of
Uganda’s Bobi Wine formally declares his presidential bid
Ugandan pop star and opposition figure Bobi Wine has formally launched his presidential bid for the 2021 election. The
FIFA bans CAF official Musa Bility for 10 years
FIFA banned Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee member Musa Bility for 10 years with effect from Wednesday after
Kenya’s president taps Ukur Yatani to serve as acting finance minister
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Labour Minister Ukur Yatani as acting finance minister after Henry Rotich was charged with