New Guinea PM

Guinea President Alpha Conde names former minister and economist Ibrahima Kassory Fofana, 64, the new prime minister.

Kenya's expatriates ultimatum

Expatriates working in Kenya given 60 days to update their details with the Ministry of Interior as the government intensifies its crackdown on foreigners working in the country illegally.

Zimbabwe opens voter roll

The Zimbabwe electoral agency opens new voters register for inspection ahead of elections due in July or August.

Ivorian charged in Angola

Côte d’Ivoire businessman Dabine Dabire, 46, arrested by Angolan authorities and charged with corruptionand embezzlement.

Bodies of Congolese retrieved

Zambian authorities retrieve the seven bodies of Congolese refugees who died in a boat accident while seeking to flee a transit centre north of the country.