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[ad_1] Comoros has imposed night curfew after violent protests broke out over President Azali Assoumani’s re-election. The army fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Moroni on Wednesday, and protesters were still on the streets in the north of the capital in the early hours of Thursday. The interior ministry announced the curfew on Wednesday.  A government spokesperson blamed the protests on supporters of losing candidates. “These are things that […]

[ad_1] Chairperson of the African Union Azali Assoumani has been re-elected President of the Comoros for a fourth term. The country’s electoral body said he secured 63% of the valid votes cast despite the opposition’s claim that the polls were fraudulent. More than 330,000 people were registered to vote, out of a population the World Bank estimates at 836,000. Six candidates also ran in the January 14 presidential election. Opposition […]

[ad_1] Early investigations suggest the blast may have been caused by explosives stored by illegal miners. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] President Azali Assoumani is re-elected with 63% of the vote, but the opposition alleges rigging. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Mali's victory over South Africa means they are yet to lose their opening game in 13 Afcon appearancesHamari Traore and Lassine Sinayoko struck as Mali beat South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.Percy Tau sent a penalty over the bar for Bafana Bafana in a first half characterised by missed chances.The pattern continued until Traore tapped in the rebound after Sekou Koita's free-kick hit the woodwork.Sinayoko seized […]