Kenya’s president praises economic performance
The president of Kenya spoke to Parliament on Tuesday praising the country’s response to the pandemic. In his State of…
Ethiopia, Sudan clash again in border row
The Sudanese military on Tuesday accused Ethiopian forces, for a second time in the past few days, of threatening its…
From Tanks to Jets: Russia’s Growing African Arms Trade
As Russia expands its footprint in the Central African Republic, it’s important to revisit how it got there. Remember: Rosoboronexport’s…
Ethiopia PM Claims War Gains, Urges Rebels to ‘Surrender’
The war in Tigray has killed thousands and displaced over two million. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday urged…
U.S., EU diplomats signal support for Ethiopian rebel group in secret meeting
Several U.S. and other Western diplomats held discussions with Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) representatives about ways to move forward…
Ethiopian minister claims US embassy in Addis Ababa is ‘a terrorist’
Mr Eyob Takalign Tolina, Ethiopia’s state minister for finance, accuses the US Embassy in Addis Ababa of provoking violence and…
Federal Government begins ‘office-to-office’ vaccinations for public employees
The Federal Government has begun “office-to-office” COVID-19 vaccinations in its ministries, departments, and agencies in an effort to ensure that…
Malawi president labels Western countries’ Omicron travel bans ‘Afrophobic’
The restrictions brought in by countries including Australia are uncalled for, the president said Malawi’s President has accused Western countries…
RAMAPHOSA: SA’S FORTUNES INEXTRICABLY TIED TO THOSE OF AFRICAN NEIGHBOURS
OPINION Dear Fellow South African, In my inauguration address, which I delivered on Africa Day two years ago, I said…
The hunt for coronavirus variants: how the new one was found and what we know so far
There’s a new COVID lineage called B.1.1.529. It has a genetic profile very different from other circulating variants. Since early…
Algerian President faces another test as polls open
Algerians vote on Saturday in local elections seen as key in President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s push to turn the page on…
Algerians return to the polls this weekend
Algerians return to the polls this weekend to choose local and provincial representatives. The vote takes place earlier than originally…
Ethiopia PM at Frontline With Army in Afar Region – State-Affiliated TV
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is on the frontline with the army fighting rebellious Tigrayan forces in the northeastern Afar…
Foreign nationals rush to leave Ethiopia as war intensifies
As fighting in Ethiopia’s civil war moves closer to the capital Addis Ababa, foreign nationals are scrambling to leave the…
Military action fast outpacing diplomacy in Ethiopia as PM Abiy joins the frontline
Military action fast outpacing diplomacy in Ethiopia as PM Abiy joins the frontline Western countries and UN missions have urged…
JURY STILL OUT ON WHETHER COALITION GOVTS WILL WORK, RAMAPHOSA TELLS MPS
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that those elected to councils should put the interests of people first and not their parties.…
SA’s first-ever EFF Mayor RESIGNS – after just three days on the job
Metsimaholo’s new era didn’t last long: After less than 72 hours on the job, the first-ever EFF Mayor elected in…
Leaders promise Buxton project to benefit locals
Those evicted from Mombasa’s Buxton houses to pave way for renovation have been promised first priority to occupy new ones…
SA is committed to enhanced bilateral trade with Kenya and more investment in each other’s economies, says Ramaphosa
South Africa and Kenya have agreed to increase both the volume and composition of bilateral trade, as well as investing…
Ugandan militant escapee: IS forced me to fight
A former member of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the rebels blamed for the recent suicide bombings in Uganda’s capital,…