Politics Thousands in Burkina Faso protest rising bloodshed Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Burkina Faso, demanding a stronger response to rising jihadist bloodshed... Read more 3 Jul, 2021
Politics At least 400 000 people facing famine in war-torn Tigray Over 400 000 people have “crossed the threshold into famine” in Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray region, a senior UN official... Read more 3 Jul, 2021
Politics Hundreds gather in support of Jacob Zuma, a day before jail deadline Hundreds of supporters gathered in a show of solidarity for former South African president Jacob Zuma outside his Nkandla... Read more 3 Jul, 2021
Politics Ex-president Jacob Zuma ‘to address South Africans on Sunday’ Former South African president Jacob Zuma, who was sentenced to 15 months in jail, is set to address the... Read more 3 Jul, 2021
Politics Kenya court to rule in August on constitutional reform A court in Kenya says it will rule next month on whether to overturn a verdict that scuttled disputed... Read more 3 Jul, 2021
Politics Fears after ex-peacekeeper bases in Sudan’s Darfur looted A peacekeeping force this week completed its withdrawal from Sudan’s war-ravaged Darfur region, but security fears have been stoked... Read more 3 Jul, 2021
Politics Cheers, hugs as rebels take back Tigray capital Celebrations erupted on the streets of the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region this week when rebel fighters took over... Read more 3 Jul, 2021
Politics Ethiopia says won’t ‘suffocate’ Tigray as UN clamours for access Ethiopia has rejected charges that it planned to choke off aid to war-hit Tigray after rebels took control of... Read more 2 Jul, 2021
Politics UPDATE | Troops on patrol in eSwatini after violent protests eSwatini troops are patrolling the streets of the capital Mbabane, as calm returns after days of pro-democracy protests that... Read more 2 Jul, 2021
Politics Kenneth Kaunda: Zambians give handkerchief salute to fallen statesman Mourners waving white handkerchiefs, Kenneth Kaunda’s trademark symbol, gathered at a Lusaka stadium on Friday for a state memorial... Read more 2 Jul, 2021