South Africa: DA wants ANC punished for Ramaphosa speech
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance took the African National Congress, the party it co-governs the country with, to court Thursday over…
Tunisia: pro-Saied demonstrations held, alongside counter-protest
Hundreds of supporters of President Kais Saied demonstrated in the Tunisian capital Tunis on Thursday, coinciding with the country’s Republic…
South Africa appoints first woman Chief Justice
South Africa appointed its first female chief justice on Thursday, July 25. President Cyril Ramaphosa named Mandisa Maya, the current…
France’s rail network paralysed by ‘malicious’ arson attacks
France’s high-speed train network was paralysed by arson attacks on Friday, just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony is…
S Africa police arrest Libyans at ‘illegal’ military camp
Ninety-five Libyan nationals have been arrested on suspicion of receiving training at an “illegal” military camp in South Africa, police…
Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president – lawyer
The lawyer for Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has told the BBC as the country marks a year since the…
Nigeria’s government seeks more time to end hardships as protests loom
Nigeria’s government on Wednesday pleaded for more time and patience to end economic hardships as citizens mobilise for demonstrations, a…
Eritrea suspends Ethiopian Airlines flights, airline says
Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to the East African nation effective Sept. 30, the airline said…
Illicit banknotes in east Libya, some made by Russia, hit dinar
Unofficial Libyan banknotes have been exchanged for real dollars and contributed to the dinar’s devaluing, three sources familiar with the…
Kenya’s president Ruto nominates new police chief following protests
Kenya’s President William Ruto has nominated Douglas Kanja to be vetted for the post of inspector general of police, Ruto’s…
Uganda police arrest more people protesting corruption
Ugandan police detained several people in the capital Kampala on Thursday during a second day of anti-corruption protests that are…
Morocco fans storm pitch against Argentina as Olympic soccer kicks off
The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against…
Nigeria: Meta removes 63,000 accounts linked to sextortion
Meta said Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria that were engaging in sexual extortion and had…
Ugandan group campaigns against domestic violence in rural districts
A non-profit group in rural Uganda is highlighting the issue of domestic violence through education and conflict resolution. Local non-profit…
A twice-yearly injection offers 100% protection against HIV in trial of young women
Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women. The drug company says it…
Niger: Economic hardship and insecurity persist a year after coup
One year has passed since mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum. Coup leaders said they deposed the elected government…
Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations
Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada – but…
Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians
Police are investigating the abduction and murder of Zambia’s newly appointed broadcasting regulator chief.Guntila Muleya’s body was discovered on the…
Sudan: Paramilitary leader says he will attend ceasefire talks in Switzerland
The leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, said on social media on Tuesday that he plans…
Family of arrested Aid Worker calls for immediate release
On Tuesday, the relatives of a Portuguese-Belgian aid worker who was arrested in the Central African Republic on suspicion of…