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Botswana’s new president, Mokgweetsi Masisi has vowed to fix the country's economy and tackle youth unemployment after taking his oath of office on Sunday.

Some Kenyan men are reported to be renting out their wives to tourists visiting the East African nation due to poverty.

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.

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.

Many Ghanaians led by opposition political parties are marching through the streets of the capital, Accra as they protest the passage of an agreement between their government and that of the United States of America.

Teachers in Zimbabwe on Tuesday staged street protest to demand better working conditions including improved salaries.

The Kenyan Immigration Service on Tuesday defended its decision to refuse key opposition politician, Miguna Miguna entry into the country after traveling from the United Kingdom on Monday.