The Economic Community of West African States has secued a get-out-of-jail-free card for former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma, who is facing charges of treason and harbouring linked to …
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News24 | Cholera in Zimbabwe: SA health officials alert to ‘high probability of cross-border transmission’
The Department of Health has implemented screening measures for people entering South Africa from Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge Port of Entry following an outbreak of cholera in the neighbouring country.
Read More »News24 | African Union appeals for calm in Ethiopia-Somalia row over Red Sea deal
The African Union called for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Read More »African Union appeals for calm in Ethiopia-Somalia row
The African Union on Thursday joined the United States in appealing for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and the …
Read More »Controversial Ugandan pastor shot in ‘murder attempt’
An influential Ugandan pastor and outspoken supporter of President Yoweri Museveni was hospitalised after a shooting attack which killed his bodyguard, police said Wednesday. The post Controversial Ugandan pastor shot …
Read More »363 kg of cocaine from sub-Saharan Africa seized in Morocco
A joint security operation between elements of the Sûreté Nationale and Customs at the El Guergarat border post, south of the town of Dakhla, resulted in the seizure of 362 …
Read More »Appointment of new Prime Minister sparks mixed reactions in Chad
Succès Masra, an opposition figure, was announced as the new Prime Minister of the 5th Republic of Chad following a referendum. The announcement came as Saleh Kebzabo, the previous Prime …
Read More »No sane person agrees with DR Congo results, says Fayulu
No sane person can agree” that incumbent President, Félix Tshisekedi, legitimately won a second term in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential elections, a leading opposition candidate has said. The …
Read More »Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression
Somalia has described an agreement that landlocked Ethiopia made with the self-declared republic of Somaliland over sea access as an act of “aggression”. The post Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act …
Read More »Kenyans urged to use alternative roads after toll hike
Authorities in Kenya have advised motorists to use alternative roads following complaints about increased toll charges on a major highway in the capital city. The post Kenyans urged to use …
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