Nearly half of Africa’s population faces worsening governance- Report
Governance has worsened in nearly half of Africa’s countries over the past decade, according to a new report. The annual…
Gasoline truck overturns and explodes near Uganda’s capital, killing 11
Late Tuesday, the bodies of victims of a fuel truck explosion near Uganda’s capital Kampala were retrieved as Investigators collected…
Idris Elba: Why I’m planning a move to Africa
British actor Idris Elba has told the BBC that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part…
EU observers flag irregularities and ‘alteration of results’ in Mozambique election
European Union election observers have flagged irregularities in Mozambique’s election as the country awaits the announcement of official results this…
South African Minister of International Relations hails ties with China, ahead of BRICS summit
The South African Minister of International Relations and cooperation spoke positively about bilateral relations between Moscow and Beijing, ahead of…
South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce
South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their divorce after more than a decade together,…
Ghana’s parliament suspended after chaotic scenes
The Speaker of Ghana’s parliament has suspended proceedings indefinitely following chaotic scenes in the chamber over a row about which…
Oil prices steady on Mideast ceasefire push, China demand weighs
Oil prices steadied near $74 a barrel on Tuesday as the top U.S. diplomat renewed efforts to push for a…
Libya’s eastern parliament approves new central bank board of directors
The presidency of Libya’s eastern-based parliament approved on Monday the appointment of a new board of directors of the central…
South Africa’s budget to show healthier finances but discipline still needed, economists say
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to present his first medium-term budget policy statement under South Africa’s new unity government…
US urges probe into killings of two Mozambique opposition figures
The U.S. government on Monday condemned the weekend killings by gunmen of two Mozambique opposition figures ahead of protests against…
French president Emmanuel Macron to make state visit Morocco in October, Moroccan palace announces
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a three-day state visit to Morocco, the Moroccan royal palace announced on Monday, which…
Fighting erupts in eastern DRC marking an end to ceasefire; M23 take control of Kalembe
According to residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s north Kivu region, Fighting erupted early Sunday between M23 rebels and…
Cameroon separatist conflict displaces thousands of Students
Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago. The 20-year-old student from Cameroon’s…
Key details on Gabon’s new constitution and upcoming referendum
Gabon is set to conduct a referendum on November 16 regarding a proposed new constitution, marking an important move towards…
Leading opposition in Chad announces boycott of legislative elections
Succès Masra, the leader of the Transformers party, which is the main opposition to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby, has…
President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, after 6-week long absence sparked health concerns
After a 6-week long absence prompted concerns over his health and whereabouts, Cameroonian President Paul Biya has returned to the…
Mother of British-Egyptian political prisoner goes on hunger strike
Laila Soueif has not eaten for more than three weeks and is past the stage of feeling hungry. In London…
UN ‘deeply concerned’ Kenya returned Turkish refugees
The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) has said it is “deeply concerned” by news that four refugees were returned to Turkey…
President Sisi warns regional troubles may force Egypt to re-evaluate IMF accord
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Sunday Egypt may be forced to re-evaluate its $8 billion programme with the IMF…