A new Somalian policy in tandem with an ongoing amnesty program is meant to get al-Shabaab militants to abandon the group. Former fighters are being rehabilitated in a special centre.
Tense atmosphere in Zambia as more election results from the country's recent election polls are being announced. Its been a back and forth battle that has seen the top two contenders trading marginal leads since results started coming in on Friday.
Zambia's electoral body and the International Observers have expressed satisfaction with a peaceful voting process amid high voter turnout. The Electoral Commission of Zambia says reports received from various parts of the country indicate that there was a good voter turnout.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has appealed to political leaders to desist from violence ahead of the polls on Thursday.
Zambians will go to polls next week in a tightly contested general elections as well as to vote in a Bill of Rights referendum. As political parties are wrapping up their campaigns, citizens remain steadfast that who-ever wins deliver on promises and put Zambia's interest above their own.
The United States Presidential candidate Donald Trump has caused outrage among the Somali community there after blaming them for the rising crime rate.
Vote counting is currently underway in South Africa after the municipal elections. The countries Electoral commission says nearly 80% of the votes have been counted.
South Africans went to the polls on Wednesday in local elections which are widely seen as a test for President Jacob Zuma and the ruling African National Congress.
South Africa will hold its local elections on Wednesday. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) party will find out how well it still represents the aspiration of the South African people.
The United States has carried out air strikes on positions of so-called Islamic State in Libya, following a request by the UN-backed government. The strikes targeted positions in the port city of Sirte, an IS stronghold.
