UN concern over Niger junta’s war-zone ban
The United Nations says it is trying to speak to the leaders of the coup in Niger, after they said…
Burkina Faso and Russia discuss military ties
Burkina Faso’s interim President Ibrahim Traoré has held talks with a Russian delegation on military co-operation, the Burkinabe presidency says.…
Kenya cult leader detention makes history – judge
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been handed the longest pre-charge court-approved detention in the country’s history, following an extension…
Court allows UAE deal to run Tanzania ports
The Tanzanian High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition to prevent a United Arab Emirates company from running Tanzania’s ports.…
Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria
A mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria has collapsed during prayers, killing at least seven people, officials say. Hundreds…
West Africa defence meeting on Niger postponed
A planned meeting by West African chiefs of defence staff to discuss the coup in Niger has been postponed at…
Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money
The Kenyan government has ordered cryptocurrency project Worldcoin to stop signing up new users, citing data privacy concerns. Worldcoin, founded…
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…