Tigray ceasefire ‘needs two to tango’, Ethiopia warns
Tigray rebel forces have been called on by the Ethiopian government to adhere to a unilateral ceasefire it declared... Read more
1 Jul, 2021
Nigerian separatists demand ‘justice’ for detained leader
Nigerian separatists are demanding “justice and fair hearing” after their leader Nnamdi Kanu was detained after he was brought... Read more
30 Jun, 2021
‘Biking Bandits’ in Soweto attract scores of young riders
‘Biking Bandits’ in Soweto have reclaimed the township’s streets, attracting scores of young black riders. The township is famous... Read more
29 Jun, 2021
Egyptian women face uphill battle to protect fragile rights
In a push to cement fragile rights, Egyptian women have been battling a “shocking” draft bill influenced by... Read more
25 Jun, 2021
Northeast Nigeria conflict: At least 324 000 kids die of disease, hunger
A 12-year-old conflict in northeast Nigeria has caused the deaths of at least 324 000 children under five, mostly... Read more
24 Jun, 2021
At least 17 soldiers dead as aircraft crashes in Kenya
Authorities in Kenya say at least 17 soldiers have died after a military aircraft crashed in the outskirts of... Read more
24 Jun, 2021
Zimbabwe to host Bangladesh cricket tour despite surging Covid-19 cases
Zimbabwe has been cleared to host Bangladesh during a tour that includes all three cricket formats in July,... Read more
24 Jun, 2021
SADC agrees to deploy regional troops to fight Mozambique insurgency
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has agreed to deploy its standby force to Mozambique to help combat... Read more
24 Jun, 2021
Zimbabwe delays opening of schools as Covid-19 cases surge
Zimbabwe has postponed the reopening of schools and other learning institutions due to a surge in new Covid-19... Read more
24 Jun, 2021
‘Train of Hope’ brings healthcare to South Africa’s poor
A 19-coach train pulled into the Dube station of South Africa’s emblematic Soweto township early in the morning... Read more
24 Jun, 2021
