Two armies accused of backing DR Congo’s feared rebels
Uganda is backing M23 rebels fighting across its border in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UN experts say, warning that…
Haitian Prime Minister Visits Recaptured Hospital
Haitian police heavily armed patrolled the vicinity of the University hospital in Port-au-Prince on Tuesday ahead of the Prime Minister’s…
It was terrifying’ – escaping Ethiopia’s armed kidnappers
Bekele’s sister is one of dozens of students from Ethiopia’s Derbak University who have been missing for a week now…
UK-Rwanda deal “didn’t stipulate money should be returned”
Rwanda’s Deputy Government Spokesman said Tuesday (Jul. 09) that the agreement with the UK to deport asylum-seekers to the east…
South Sudan peace talks risk collapse over new security law ahead of first election
South Sudan peace talks that almost reached completion faced a stumbling block with opposition groups demanding a newly passed bill…
We don’t have to repay UK for axed deal – Rwanda
Rwanda has said it is not required to refund the UK after a multi-million pound migrant deal between the two…
President’s daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws
The daughter of Cameroon’s president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the…
Gambia lawmakers back recommendations to maintain FGM ban
Gambian lawmakers adopted recommendations on Monday for the country to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation ahead of a…
Panama Canal- Authority plans a $1.6B reservoir
The waterway managers announced on Monday that a court decision may allow the building of a new reservoir to supply…
Tanzanian artist who burnt president’s picture freed
A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media…
Ethiopia’s Abiy visits Sudan’s army chief on Red Sea coast
Ethiopian Premier Abiy Ahmed met Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Tuesday, becoming the first foreign leader to…
Moroccan high jumper eyes Olympic glory
Rhizlane Siba, the accomplished Moroccan high jumper, is rigorously training for upcoming competitions that could qualify her for the 2024…
Prime Minister Modi address Indian community in Moscow
During his official two-day visit to Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech to the Indian community in Moscow…
Elephants trample a Spanish tourist to death in South Africa
Elephants trampled to death a Spanish tourist at a South African wildlife reserve after he left his vehicle and approached…
Mo Farah witnesses climate change impact on child malnutrition in Somaliland
During a visit to Somaliland, Sir Mo Farah, Save the Children ambassador and four-time Olympic gold medallist, witnessed the severe…
South Africa to try ex-parliament speaker for corruption
The former speaker of South Africa’s parliament was back in court on Tuesday to face charges of charges of corruption…
Pastor who called E Guinea’s president a ‘demon’ freed
A pastor and former justice minister in Equatorial Guinea, who was detained two years ago for calling the president a…
Payout for widow of Pakistani journalist killed by Kenyan police
A court in Kenya has awarded 10m shillings ($78,000; £61,000) in compensation to the widow of a prominent Pakistani journalist…
Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%.His office said he hoped to set…
South Africa energy minister vows change with ‘aggressive’ renewables rollout
South Africa’s new energy minister vowed on Monday to accelerate the shift to renewable energy from coal, breaking with a…