South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65
Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65, his…
South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked his powerful and long-serving spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc. He became head…
Uganda sets up state-owned firm to take stakes in mining operations
Uganda has formed a state-owned mining company to manage the government’s equity interests in mining operations, its minister for energy…
War-traumatized children in Kivu find hope through dance amid conflict
In the conflict-ridden region of Kivu, a group of children aged 6 to 18 has turned to dance as a…
Ivory Coast president Ouattara’s party pushes him to run again
Ivory Coast’s ruling party has expressed its support for President Alassane Ouattara seeking a fourth term in 2025, making it…
Middle East on edge as Iran, Israel vow new attacks
Iran’s armed forces chief of staff on Tuesday said his country was prepared to repeat its attacks if Israel is…
What are the key issues in Mozambique elections?
Mozambicans will vote in presidential and legislative elections on Oct. 9 that are almost certain to extend the ruling Frelimo…
Nigeria celebrates independence day amid protests over economic hardship
Nigerians on Tuesday staged mass protests against economic hardship as the West African nation marked its 64th independence anniversary, with…
M23 rebel group generates approximately $300,000 a month from mining-UN
A rebel group in Congo generates around $300,000 a month in revenue through its control of a mining area in…
Blunt and bold – Kenya’s ‘truth speaker’ faces the sack
Kenya’s embattled Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, calls himself the “truthful man”, attributing his remarkable rise to the fact that he…
Sudan army vows to fight on despite peace efforts
A top Sudanese general has said the army will press on with its offensive despite international efforts to broker a…
Senegal part company with Afcon-winning coach Cisse
Aliou Cisse has been relieved of his position as Senegal coach after nine and a half years in charge of…
South Africa’s Capitec Bank reports 36% jump in half-year profit
South Africa’s Capitec Bank (CPIJ.J), opens new tab on Tuesday reported a 36% rise in interim profit, higher than its…
Exxon-Seplat $1.28 billion deal approval imminent, Nigeria president says
Exxon Mobil Corp’s (XOM.N), opens new tab deal to sell its Nigerian onshore assets to Seplat Energy will be approved…
Libya preparing to restart oil output as central bank crisis eases
Libya was preparing to restart oil production that has been shut since late of August after an agreement on a…
Cameroon farmers turn to vigilantes and amulets to stop cocoa theft
Rising cocoa prices driven by global production shortfalls have led to increased thefts of the commodity in farms in Cameroon,…
Egypt: Suez Canal revenues plummet as Gaza war hurts shipping
Egypt’s president said on Sunday its revenues from the Suez Canal have dropped by 60%, or more than $6 billion,…
Burkina Faso calls out foreign powers “deliberately exacerbating suffering” of Sahelians
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs addressed Monday the UN General Assembly High-Level Debate in New York. As his country…
UN extends Haiti security mission mandate for another year
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Monday to extend the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational force helping to tackle gang…
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a…