Agriculture Bird flu outbreak claims over 500 000 chickens in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou – At least half a million chickens have been either killed by a bird flu outbreak in Burkina Faso... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Countries Tunisians defy ban to protest against president Tunis – Tunisian police used tear gas and water cannons on Friday to disperse hundreds of demonstrators protesting against... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Benin Benin pardons 499 prisoners but not opposition figures Cotonou – Benin’s President Patrice Talon has pardoned 499 prisoners but two major opposition leaders remain behind bars, according to... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Countries Malians out in force after junta calls protests over sanctions Bamako – Malians took to the streets en masse on Friday after the military junta called for protests against... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Arts and Leisure See what Connie Ferguson says about anything that tries to ‘steal’ her ‘joy’ this year Cape Town – Actress and media mogul Connie Ferguson has indicated that she is not ready for anything negative... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
News Covid rules put fans off attending AFCON matches Bafoussam – Cameroon may be a football-mad country but most matches at the Africa Cup of Nations so far... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Countries Kohli’s India have ‘moved on’ from South Africa DRS controversy Cape Town – Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Friday his side have “moved on” from the controversy over... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Countries Mhango double keeps Malawi in hunt for historic second-round place Bafoussam – Frank Mhango scored twice as Malawi came from behind to defeat Zimbabwe 2-1 on Friday in the... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Business How regional sanctions are hurting Mali Abidjan – Mali finds itself more isolated than ever after fellow West African nations imposed strict sanctions, and now risks... Read more 15 Jan, 2022
Countries Fleeing Tunisia dictator wanted to turn back, recordings reveal Tunis – Toppled Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was mulling a return home even as he was aboard... Read more 15 Jan, 2022