News Mozambique launches new force to fight Islamist unrest Maputo – Mozambique on Thursday launched a special force of elite soldiers and police to combat an Islamist uprising that... Read more 12 Nov, 2021
News SA’s FW de Klerk dies; Mozambique’s Filipe Nyusi fires ministers | Here are your top news headlines Cape Town – From South Africa’s last white president FW de Klerk dying at 85; to Mozambican President Filipe... Read more 12 Nov, 2021
Business South Africa sees rebound in growth Cape Town – South Africa’s new finance minister on Thursday forecast the economy will this year rebound with 5.1% growth,... Read more 11 Nov, 2021
News Algeria welcomes ‘respectful’ French comments amid row Algiers – Algeria on Wednesday welcomed comments from the office of French President Emmanuel Macron expressing regret over a row... Read more 11 Nov, 2021
News Libyans grapple with trauma from decade of conflict Tripoli – Libya’s decade of violence has scarred not just the bodies but also the minds of many of... Read more 11 Nov, 2021
News At least 3 people killed, 2 kids injured in Algeria building collapse after downpour Algiers – Three people were killed and two children injured in a building collapse in Algeria following heavy rainfall, rescue... Read more 11 Nov, 2021
Countries Ethiopia ‘siege’ of Tigray hampering help for rape victims, says HRW Nairobi – The Ethiopian government’s “effective siege” of Tigray is preventing victims of rape committed by warring parties during... Read more 11 Nov, 2021
Countries Nigerian man, 37, sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking, rape and assault Cape Town – A Nigerian national was on Wednesday sentenced to five life imprisonment terms plus five years for human... Read more 11 Nov, 2021
News Death toll from Sierra Leone tanker blast rises to 131 Freetown – The blast from a fuel tanker that blew up in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown last week has... Read more 11 Nov, 2021
News Tears, dance as Benin welcomes back looted treasures from France Cotonou – With drums, dancing and tears, Benin on Wednesday welcomed back nearly 30 royal treasures looted from the... Read more 11 Nov, 2021