Gabon denies torturing deposed president’s family
Gabon’s military-led government has denied allegations by deposed President Ali Bongo’s lawyers that his wife Sylvia and eldest son Noureddin…
Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
Israel has accused South Africa of distorting reality in its attempt to get the UN’s top court to force it…
Rwanda’s Kagame submits bid for July election
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has officially submitted his candidacy to the country’s poll body for the July presidential elections. He…
Kenya government faces fresh lawsuit over Haiti deployment
Opposition politicians in Kenya have once again gone to court to try to block the country’s planned deployment of police…
SA ends rescue efforts at collapsed George building
Authorities in South Africa have ended rescue efforts at the site of the building collapse in George, with 19 people…
Rolex to leave South Africa after 76-year presence
The luxury watch brand Rolex will close its official store in South Africa in June after 76 years, the company…
Nigeria asks Senegal to mediate with junta-led states
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on his Senegalese counterpart to reach out to neighbouring countries planning to pull…
UN condemns arrest of lawyers and journalists in Tunisia
The UN has denounced the recent arrests of lawyers and journalists in Tunisia, saying they undermine the rule of law.…
Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry
The planned mass wedding of about 100 orphans has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria. The orphans, some of whom are…
John Frog: From child soldier to Afrobeats star
John Frog is one of South Sudan’s most successful musicians. He’s forging an international reputation and has collaborated with artists…
Sonko irked by ‘lasting’ stay of French troops in Senegal
The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the country. Speaking at…
Throwing cash in the air – Nigeria’s wedding dilemma
A fundamental part of a wedding celebration for many Nigerians is under threat. The moment is always eagerly anticipated. The…
Kenyans plant trees in remembrance of flood victims
Kenyan officials are leading a nationwide tree-planting exercise as part of a national day of mourning for those killed in…
TikTokers charged over Kenya police station robbery prank
Four TikTok users, who were arrested for filming a staged robbery outside a police station in coastal Kenya, have been…
Nigeria senate okays death penalty for drug traffickers
A bill seeking to impose the death penalty on people convicted of drug trafficking has been passed for a third…
Prince Harry and Meghan due in Nigeria for three-day visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due in Nigeria on Friday for a three-day private visit. Prince Harry and…
MSF staff leave last functional hospital in Sudanese city
The medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has withdrawn its staff from the only functioning major hospital in Sudan’s central…
South Sudan peace talks begin in Nairobi
Peace talks involving South Sudan’s government and opposition representatives begun in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Thursday. The talks are between…
SA top court hears appeal against Zuma poll candidacy
South Africa’s top court is preparing to hear an appeal over whether former President Jacob Zuma will be eligible to…
Zambia’s ex-president warned over ‘disruptive’ crowds
Police in Zambia have warned that former President Edgar Lungu risks being arrested and prosecuted for “engaging in activities that…