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Seychelles: Opposition leader, others charged with witchcraft

The Magistrate Court of Seychelles has charged Patrick Herminie, leader of Seychelles main opposition party, United Seychelles (US), and seven other men with witchcraft-related offences, reports say. The court ruling came Monday October 2 as part of an ongoing saga which started late last month, with the arrest of six men namely five locals and […]

Uncertainty looms as Cameroon heads to divisive and restricted presidential election

As Cameroon approaches its presidential election due to be held on 12 October, fears are mounting over growing political repression, widespread insecurity, and a fractured opposition — all of which threaten the credibility of the vote. The 92-year-old President Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-ruling leader, is seeking an unprecedented eighth term in office. Despite mounting calls […]

Algeria: new oil discovery

The first phase of the drilling campaign of Hassi Bir Rekaiz perimeter, carried out by the National hydrocarbon company Sonatrach in partnership with Thai company PTTEP and Chinese CNOOC, resulted in oil discovery in three wells, in a statement released by Sonatrach. Nine wells were drilled by the three companies at the Hassi Bir Rekaiz […]