Ethiopia’s PM Abiy: From peace prize to wartime leader
Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office vowing sweeping reforms that earned him a Nobel Peace... Read more
12 Jul, 2021
Macron to reassure African leaders on commitment to fighting terror
Paris – President Emmanuel Macron will seek to reassure Sahel leaders of his commitment to Africa’s anti-terror fight, at... Read more
10 Jul, 2021
Nigerian kidnappers demand food for scores of school hostages
Kano – Nigerian kidnappers, who abducted more than 100 schoolchildren this week, have demanded food for their captives as... Read more
7 Jul, 2021
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
