France accused of ‘complicity’ in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide
France has been accused of “complicity” in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda of minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus. In an…
Backlash over photos of Somali men at UN women’s conference
Outrage has erupted on social media after Somalia’s Family Minister Gen Bashir Mohamed Jama shared photos on X of himself…
Malaysia, Ethiopia agree to strengthen bilateral ties
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with his Malaysian counterpart on Saturday as he continued his visit to the country.…
The past Cannot be changed: King Charles at Samoa summit
King Charles III addressed a summit of Commonwealth nations in Samoa, stating that the past is unchangeable while subtly recognizing…
Ex-rebel gets 40-year jail term in landmark Ugandan case
A Ugandan court has sentenced a former commander in the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) to 40 years in prison…
Mozambique ruling party calls for dialogue as opposition rejects vote result
Mozambique remains tense after a contentious election. Supporters of opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane have been staging rallies denouncing the results…
Angry Kenyans’ comments crash Senate email address
The email address for the public to comment on laws proposed in Kenya’s Senate has crashed after an overwhelming response…
CAF unveils 2022-2023 financial report, projects net profit next year
The annual gathering of African football’s top decision-makers took place on Tuesday (Oct. 22) in Addis Ababa. The 46th CAF…
South African reforms could push rand higher, central bank chief says
South Africa’s rand has further room to strengthen if the government in Pretoria pushes ahead with reforms and prudent policies,…
South Africa’s Dis-Chem Pharmacies half-year profit grows 16.3%
South African pharmacy group Dis-Chem Pharmacies (DCPJ.J), opens new tab reported a 16.3% rise in half-year earnings on Friday, citing…
Türkiye under attack: African nations call out cowardly terrorism
At least five people were killed and 22 others injured when terrorists attacked the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facility. Burkina…
Egypt’s economic outlook: Growth expected amidst IMF reforms
Egypt’s economy is on track to grow by 4.0% by June 2025, as it begins to emerge from austerity measures…
Mozambique: “Let us engage in dialogue,” says President-elect after days of opposition protest
Mozambique’s President-elect struck a conciliatory tone Thursday (Oct. 24) as he spoke shortly after the results of disputed polls were…
Thousands adopted to U.S. face deportation after decades without citizenship
The United States has brought hundreds of thousands of children from abroad to be adopted by American families. After several…
Mozambique’s ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country’s divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the southern…
Africa reports 134 new polio cases on World Polio Day
As the globe marks World Polio day, Africa has recorded 134 new polio cases in at least seven countries, the…
Hama Amadou, emblematic opposition leader in Niger and former PM dies aged 74
Niger’s former Prime Minister Hama Amadou died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey, Thursday, aged 74. The cause…
Tunisian lawyer sentenced to two years in prison
Sonia Dahmani, a well-known Tunisian lawyer and vocal critic of President Kais Saied, has been sentenced to two years in…
Somalia security cameras aim to cut al Shabaab attacks but militants fight back
Thousands of security cameras have been installed across Somalia’s capital to monitor the movement of al Shabaab militants and reassure…
Shell setback upsets Nigeria’s quest to lure investment
Nigeria’s decision this week to block Shell’s (SHEL.L), opens new tab $2.4 billion sale of its onshore assets has sent…