China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
The first section of Kenya’s Chinese-built railway was opened with much fanfare in 2017 – but two years later work…
Kenya to end deal with Cuban doctors
Kenya will end a six-year agreement that allowed more than 100 Cuban doctors to work in Kenyan hospitals. Health Minister…
Ghana reports lower inflation – but it’s still high
Ghana’s annual inflation rate has seen a small decline of two percentage points and in the 12 months to September…
South Africa offers help in Israel-Gaza conflict
South Africa is ready to mediate in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian territories, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. He…
Wife of Gabon’s deposed leader jailed
The wife of Gabon’s deposed President, Ali Bongo Odimba, has been jailed, her lawyer has told the AFP news agency.…
Afcon 2023: Coach Collin Benjamin says Namibia are ready to face ‘big boys’
Namibia coach Collin Benjamin has said his team’s opponents will need to be “really good” against the fourth-lowest ranked side…
Farmers lose GM food challenge in Kenya
A group representing small-scale farmers in Kenya has lost its court battle to stop genetically modified (GM) food being imported…
Egypt funnels Gaza aid through Sinai airport
Egypt says it’s directing international aid flights for Gaza through an airport in northern Sinai. The north African nation is…
Mali junta chief and Russian president discuss ties
Mali’s interim president and Russian president Vladimir Putin have discussed economic and security co-operation during a phone call. “During a…
Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image
A Kenyan publisher has withdrawn a school book that included a drawing depicting Prophet Muhammad following an outcry by Muslim…
1999 Cricket World Cup semi-final: Allan Donald on one of cricket’s ‘greatest games’
Allan Donald is talking about a moment that refuses to leave him. It took place 24 years ago under blue…
Burundi’s sacked central bank chief arrested over money laundering accusations
Burundi’s sacked central bank governor has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets. The charges…
Zimbabwe CCC MPs suspended after police scuffles
All MPs from Zimbabwe’s main opposition party have been suspended for six parliament sittings and will not receive salaries for…
Junta orders UN boss to leave Niger within 72 hours
Niger’s military rulers have demanded that the head of the United Nations’ diplomatic mission in the country leave within 72…
South Africa flag will fly at World Cups after an appeal is submitted over anti-doping deadline
South Africa’s flag will fly proudly at Sunday’s highly anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final between hosts France and the Springboks…
Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Votes are being counted in Liberia after Tuesday’s election with President George Weah seeking a second term. Local and regional…
Nigeria halts all Christian pilgrimages to Israel
Nigeria has announced the suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel following the deadly violence that erupted over the weekend. A…
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
Ugandan lawmakers have rejected a government proposal to allow 15-year-old girls to access birth control pills to reduce high levels…
TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES TO RENEW FLEETWITH BOEING 787 DREAMLINERS
Angola’s national airline adds four 787 Dreamliners to fleet Airline modernizes its fleet with first order of the popular 787…
Algeria suspends mediation over Niger coup crisis
Algeria has announced it has suspended its efforts to mediate the political crisis in Niger following the coup in July.…