Countries Clashes in Sudan’s West Darfur killed over 210, says governor Khartoum – At least 213 people were killed in three days of violence between Arab and non-Arab groups in... Read more 28 Apr, 2022
Coronavirus Ghana pushes community vaccine drive as pandemic fears wane Accra – Wearing a yellow vest bearing the inscription “Vaccinator,” Doretta Konney moves house-to-house with her team in the... Read more 28 Apr, 2022
Business Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as legal currency Bangui – The Central African Republic has adopted bitcoin as legal tender, the president’s office said on Wednesday, becoming... Read more 28 Apr, 2022
Countries Outcry in Guinea as junta snubs post-coup deadline Conakry – Political leaders in Guinea have reacted angrily after the country’s military junta spurned demands by West Africa’s... Read more 28 Apr, 2022
Countries Over 20 killed in anti-Muslim attack in Ethiopia, Islamic group says Addis Ababa – More than 20 people have been killed in an attack on Muslims in the northern Ethiopian... Read more 28 Apr, 2022
Countries Mamelodi Sundowns seal fifth straight South African league title Johannesburg – Mamelodi Sundowns sealed a record-extending fifth consecutive South African Premiership title on Wednesday, despite a 0-0 draw... Read more 28 Apr, 2022
Cȏte d'Ivoire Ivory Coast’s Ouattara keeps tight grip on reins after reshuffle Abidjan – Ivory Coast’s 80-year-old president, Alassane Ouattara, has given no sign of wanting to hand over the reins... Read more 27 Apr, 2022
Benin Gunmen kill one in attack on north Benin police post Lagos – Gunmen attacked a police station in northern Benin, killing one officer and setting fire to the police... Read more 27 Apr, 2022
Business Mining watchdog launders DRC conflict minerals, says NGO Kinshasa – Global Witness charged on Wednesday that a scheme set up to certify the responsible extraction of metals... Read more 27 Apr, 2022
Countries In Egypt, the president is a Ramadan TV hero Cairo – As Egyptians mark the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, they are being treated to a blockbuster TV... Read more 27 Apr, 2022