Sudan survivor describes bridge massacre terror
The survivor of the catastrophic fighting to have recently hit the city of Nyala in Sudan’s Darfur region has told…
Sudan’s RSF condemns ‘unfair, shocking’ US sanctions
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group has denounced US sanctions against two of its leaders, describing them as “unfair…
Trevor Noah tourism deal sparks storm in South Africa
A proposal to pay Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah 33 million rand ($1.7m, £1.3m) to promote South Africa as a tourist…
US repositions Niger-based troops “as precaution”
The United States government has begun repositioning its troops in Niger following the 26 July coup d’état. US Pentagon spokesperson…
Uganda closes roads for President Museveni’s birthday event
Traffic police in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, have closed several roads in the city to facilitate the movement of VIPs to…
Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat
Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, the interim government says. They…
Tanzania bans rapper over ‘provocative’ song
Tanzanian authorities have banned popular rapper Emmanuel Elibariki, known as Nay wa Mitego, from performing in the country over his…
Ugandans asked to stop ‘strangers’ in worship places
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandans to be vigilant in the wake of terrorism threats, asking that all visitors…
Kenya: Agronomist Calls for Sugar Tax Hike to Combat Obesity
Nairobi — An agronomist has urged the government to raise taxes on sugar and related products as a strategy to…
EU envoy barred from French embassy in Niger
The European Union has protested strongly after its ambassador to Niger, Salvador Pinto da França, was prevented from accessing the…
Rwandan police arrest suspected serial killer
Rwandan police have arrested a 34-year-old suspected serial killer who is alleged to have murdered and buried more than 10…
Africa proposes global carbon taxes to fight climate change
African leaders have proposed a global carbon tax regime in a joint declaration. The Nairobi Declaration capped the three-day Africa…
Zambia ex-first lady released from police custody
The wife of former Zambia President Edgar Lungu has been released from police custody until she appears in court. Esther…
Election tribunal rejects Nigeria presidential election challenge
Nigeria’s Appeal Court has rejected challenges to Bola Tinubu’s narrow victory in February’s presidential election. After an almost 10-hour verdict,…
Gabon junta frees ousted President Bongo on health grounds
Gabon’s military leaders have announced an end to deposed President Ali Bongo’s house arrest, saying he’s now “free to move…
Rwanda suspected serial killer victims not yet known
The victims of the suspected serial killer in Rwanda have yet to be identified. Police have exhumed more than 10…
Tanzania accused of blocking European MPs visit
Three European politicians say the Tanzanian government has prevented them from visiting the country to investigate the evictions of indigenous…
DR Congo drops visa requirement for Kenyans
The Democratic Republic of Congo has scrapped visa requirement for Kenyans travelling there. DR Congo’s Director General of Migration Roland…
Outrage in Chad after soldier killed by French nurse
Angry protesters in Chad tried to storm a French military base over the fatal shooting of a local soldier. He…
Deaths reported as Guinea marked coup anniversary
Four people died in clashes between protesters and security forces in Guinea as the country marked the second anniversary of…