Niger coup: Simple guide to what’s happening
Niger’s democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum has been overthrown by the very people who were supposed to protect and uphold…
South Africa’s Julius Malema celebrates 10 years of the EFF
Despite his dismal performance in school and divisive nature, the firebrand leader of South Africa’s second-largest opposition party, Julius Malema,…
Sudan’s RSF leader appears in first war video
Sudan’s paramilitary force has posted a video on Twitter of its leader addressing fighters – his first video appearance since…
Niger coup: EU suspends security cooperation and budgetary aid
The EU has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country’s army took power in a coup. It comes…
Kenya government confirms cyber-attack on vital portal
The Kenyan government has confirmed a cyber-attack on a key government online platform. The E-citizen portal is used by the…
Mauritania charges student with blasphemy over exam
The Mauritanian authorities have charged a secondary school student with blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammed, state media reports. The AMI…
EU warns Africa over Putin grain promise
The EU says it believes President Vladimir Putin is misleading African countries over his promise to send free grain to…
Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper
Mauritanian authorities have charged a high school student with blasphemy over a mock exam paper she submitted. The young woman…
Tunisia fires: ‘We had no water to douse the flames’
The wildfires that have swept across the Mediterranean have left homes and business in ashes. Dozens have been killed in…
Prigozhin: Wagner boss spotted in Russia during Africa summit
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was photographed in St Petersburg during this week’s Africa-Russia summit. He was seen shaking hands with…
UN suspends humanitarian operations in Niger
The United Nations says it has suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger, after soldiers announced the overthrow of the country’s…
DR Congo accuses Rwanda troops of border incursion
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwandan soldiers of crossing into its territory. The Congolese army issued a statement…
Niger junta bans demonstrations in wake of coup
The interior ministry of Niger’s new ruling junta has banned all public demonstrations after supporters of the coup set fire…
Nigeria comedian censured for wearing police uniforms
Popular Nigerian comedian Abdulgafar Abiola, also known was Cute Abiola, is in trouble for wearing police uniforms in his skits.…
Ministry of Defence accidentally emails ally of Russia
The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation after emails containing classified information were sent to a close ally of…
Russia studying Africa’s Ukraine peace plan – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told a group of African leaders that he respects the proposal for peace in Ukraine…
Upset for Banyana Banyana as Argentina game ends 2-2
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana appeared to be cruising to a first-ever victory in a Women’s World Cup match with goals…
Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?
Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is concern they are starting…
Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit
Egypt’s president has urged Vladimir Putin to renew the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain at a summit the Russian…
Tunisia brings destructive wildfires under control
Civil defence forces in Tunisia say wildfires which spread across five provinces for several days have now been brought under…