Nigeria unions suspend strike over cost of living
The leaders of Nigeria’s main trade union federations have suspended a nationwide strike over the rising cost of living and…
Clashes continue in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region
Fighting continues to be reported in several areas of Ethiopia’s Amhara region between local militias and government troops. Clashes are…
Zimbabwe court reinstates opposition candidates
Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court has cleared 12 candidates from the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change to contest in this month’s general…
Tunisia’s president sacks PM Bouden
Tunisia’s autocratic President Kais Saied has sacked Prime Minister Najla Bouden. Ms Bouden – the country’s first ever female prime…
Nigerians march against fuel subsidy removal
Trade union members in Nigeria are protesting against high fuel prices and inflation caused by the removal of a fuel…
Kagame appoints daughter to key post in his office
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has appointed his daughter to a key position in his office. Ange Kagame, 29, has been…
TikTok suspended in Senegal after protests
TikTok has been suspended in Senegal as it is being used to spread “hateful and subversive messages threatening the stability…
UK ready to follow West Africa’s lead on Niger efforts
The UK and its allies stand ready to support any efforts made by Ecowas leaders to restore democracy in Niger…
False claim about ‘ultimatum’ to Niger minister
False claims have been made that the finance minister in Niger was given 48 hours by the new military leaders…
Kenya’s Ruto scolds tardy top officials at contract signing
Kenya’s President William Ruto has scolded top government officials for arriving late to a scheduled meeting saying it showed lack…
Be logical’ says SA politician after Musk ‘genocide’ claim
who sing “Kill the Boer” of inciting the “genocide of white people”, but last year a court threw out a…
Bazoum in high spirits – Niger’s PM
In an interview with a French television channel, Niger’s Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou has said there is no question that…
Kenyan court clears way for controversial tax hikes
Kenya’s Court of Appeal has lifted the suspension of a controversial finance law which has led to deadly unrest. The…
Why Lagos’s Queen of the Streets spits fire
Candy Bleakz is an Afrobeats rapper from Nigeria whose widespread appeal has earned her the title “Queen of the Streets”.…
Nigeria comedian censured for wearing police uniforms
Popular Nigerian comedian Abdulgafar Abiola, also known was Cute Abiola, is in trouble for wearing police uniforms in his skits.…
Upset for Banyana Banyana as Argentina game ends 2-2
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana appeared to be cruising to a first-ever victory in a Women’s World Cup match with goals…
French nuclear firm says operations in Niger ongoing
French nuclear fuels company Orano says its operations in Niger are continuing despite the unstable situation caused by the overthrow…
Services dry up in Nigeria public hospitals amid strike
Services in government hospitals in Nigeria dried up on the first day of a strike called by public service doctors,…
Putin due to host African leaders
President Putin will host African leaders at a special summit in St Petersburg later. But far fewer of them are…
Women’s World Cup 2023: ‘Beyond my imagination’ – Desiree Ellis’ post-apartheid journey
She’s a long-standing icon of African women’s football but even so, South Africa coach Desiree Ellis says her journey to…