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The president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe on Sunday was removed from the role of a goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organization (WHO) after his appointment last week.

At least 52 Egyptian police and conscripts were killed and six more wounded in a gun battle on Friday during a raid on a suspected militant hideout in the western desert, three security sources said.

African governments have over the years provided scholarships for students studying in universities in Europe, Asia and America. These scholarships are to ensure that these students upgrade themselves and acquire new knowledge and skills.

The Kenyan top election official who opposition party leaders asked for his sacking has now announced his decision to embark on leave for three weeks.

A 31-year-old Ghanaian who was arrested in Bonn, Germany for allegedly raping a woman at knife point in April this year has been convicted of rape and jailed for 11 and a half years.

Government officials in Togo have confirmed the death of four people after opposition party protesters clashed with security officials on Wednesday.

Kenya’s electoral commission chairman Wafula Chebukati has stated that he doubts that the upcoming October 26 re-run of presidential poll would be credible and fair.

One of Kenya’s top election officials has resigned from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Dr. Roselyn Akombe who is also a Commissioner at the commission made the announcement of her recognition in a statement on Wednesday after fleeing the country to New York in the United States of America.

The Youth of Zimbabwe’s ruling party the Zanu-PF are pushing for the continuous stay in power of the country’s president, Robert Mugabe.

There have continuous protests by opposition supporters in Kenya despite the government placing a ban on such demonstrations.