Mozambique’s Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election
Daniel Chapo of Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday at a sparsely attended ceremony after…
Zimbabwe opposition backs move to extend president’s mandate
The bill to prolong President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s current mandate could be tabled before parliament in a matter of days. Interestingly,…
Comoros ruling party wins parliamentary elections, opposition rejects results
The main opposition Juwa party did not take part in the election in the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago because of…
South Kivu: Chinese nationals face charges of illegal mining
The High Court of Bukavu began a high-profile trial on Monday involving three Chinese nationals accused of engaging in illegal…
Kenyan minister alleges intelligence agency behind his son’s abduction
A Kenyan government minister has alleged that the country’s national intelligence agency was behind the abduction of his son last…
Renowned Egyptologist unveils slogan for UNESCO director general candidacy
Egypt’s candidate for the position of UNESCO Director General has revealed the slogan he will be using in his campaign…
Oil prices slip as Russia sanctions stay in focus
Oil prices fell on Tuesday a day after hitting four-month highs as the market focused on the impact of new…
South African rand gains after hitting 9-month low, US inflation data in focus
South Africa’s rand firmed early on Tuesday against a stronger dollar, as markets looked to U.S. inflation data due on…
Egypt rushes to catch up on solar energy as gas prices soar
With few clouds, vast empty deserts and a well-developed electricity grid, Egypt has all the elements for a huge expansion…
Tanzanian activist released after being ‘kidnapped’ in Kenya’s capital
A prominent Tanzanian activist has been released after being “kidnapped” on Sunday by three armed men on the streets of…
Statue of Ghana’s former President Akufo-Addo destroyed amid controversy
A controversial statue of Ghana’s former President Nana Akufo-Addo, unveiled last November, has been destroyed, with images showing its severed…
The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes to a close
The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race ended in a spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose.…
Sierra Leone declares emergency after second Mpox case in 4 days
Health authorities in Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency Monday after the country reported its second case of pox…
Mali seizes 3 tons of gold from Canadian company
Mali’s military government has started seizing gold stocks of the Canadian mining company Barrick as part of a legal battle…
Ghana to investigate controversial $400m Cathedral project amid economic crisis
Ghana’s new President, John Mahama, has announced plans to investigate the contentious $400m (£330m) national cathedral project as the country…
Rescuers pull six more bodies from South Africa mine
Six more bodies have been pulled up from a South African mine as efforts continue for a second day to…
The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights
Despite being vilified, threatened and humiliated in public, veteran Cameroonian lawyer Alice Nkom is determined to uphold the rights of…
Ethiopia launches stock exchange in fresh step to liberalise economy
Ethiopia launched a securities exchange on Friday, in what officials touted as a milestone in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s drive…
Chad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound
A foiled attack on Chad’s presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed “ill-intentioned individuals”…
Burkina Faso’s leader attends Ghana inauguration armed
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, sparked controversy by attending the inauguration of Ghana’s new president, John Mahama, on…