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Tunisia investigates theft of valuable artifacts to go under hammer in France

Tunisia has launched a probe into the theft of a lot of historical items shipped to France where they are to be sold at auction. Faouzi Mahfoudh, Head of the National Heritage Institute, told AFP authorities Tuesday launched the investigation after the institute reported the theft. The 114 objects according to Mahfoudh were smuggled out […]

South African Speaker resigns amid corruption case

South Africa’s Parliament speaker and ANC member Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula gave up her seat, after she lost a bid that would block her arrest over a corruption case. The Speaker, like many of ANC leaders, is accused of receiving bribes amounting to 135,000 dollars from a defense contractor when she was defense minister. Her case highlights […]

Niger: Protestors call for arrest of former President Issoufou Mahamadou for treason

A group of demonstrators took to the streets Sunday November 5 in Niamey, capital of Niger, calling for the arrest of ex-President Issoufou Mahamadou that they accuse of treason, reports say. The protestors hailing from various Civil society organizations held banners reading “Issoufou Mahamadou, traitor to the nation”. Mahamadou, 71, led the country from April […]