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Egypt's President, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has been declared winner of the country's presidential elections after winning more than 90% of votes counted so far, according to Egyptian state media. 

President Ian Khama of Botswana this week wrapped up a national “farewell tour” before he stands down on Saturday in a power transfer designed to stress his statesmanship and the country’s stability.

The mayor of Libya’s capital was abducted by unknown gunmen from his house overnight, Tripoli’s city council said on Thursday.

Kenyan officials have once again deported an opposition politician Dr Miguna Miguna after refusing him entry into Kenya this week while spending days in detention at the Jomo Kenyatta airport in Nairobi.

A prominent opposition politician in Ghana, Koku Anyidoho is facing “treason” charges after he was arrested on Tuesday for reportedly calling for a “civil revolt” or “civil coup” against the government.

Ghanaian maritime officials have confirmed that a hijacked Ghanaian fishing vessel has now been rescued and back to Ghana's ports.

Twenty-three radio stations in Uganda have been closed down for allegedly promoting “witchcraft” activities.

The Zambian parliament will not be debating a motion scheduled for Wednesday seeking to impeach President Edgar Lungu.

Ethiopia has a new prime minister in the person of  Abiye Ahmed weeks after Hailemariam Desalegn resigned in a surprising manner.

Persons suspected to be pirates have reportedly hijacked a Ghanaian fishing vessel, local media is reporting.