Politics Libya gunmen attack court stopping Muammar Gaddafi son’s appeal Tripoli – Libya’s government has condemned an attack on a court ahead of an appeal by the son of slain... Read more 26 Nov, 2021
Countries ‘Our people did not reject us as DA, EFF and others would wish to make us believe,’ says ANC’s Jessie Duarte Cape Town – African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Jessie Duarte, has called on party members to be “strong” and... Read more 26 Nov, 2021
Politics Self-defence militia rise in Niger as jihadist attacks mount Niamey – Abdoulaye casts a questioning eye over the passengers of a car that has pulled up at the... Read more 25 Nov, 2021
Politics Sudanese security forces fire teargas at anti-coup protests Khartoum – Sudanese security forces fired tear gas on Thursday at thousands of protesters who rallied against a deal that... Read more 25 Nov, 2021
Politics Gambia president receives report on ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh crimes Banjul – Investigators handed a long-awaited report on crimes committed under ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh to Gambia’s president on Thursday, in... Read more 25 Nov, 2021
Politics Sudan PM calls for a halt to post-coup sackings Khartoum – Sudan’s newly reinstated prime minister Abdalla Hamdok called on Wednesday for a halt to sackings and a... Read more 25 Nov, 2021
Politics Libya election body rejects Muammar Gaddafi son’s presidential bid Tripoli – Libya’s electoral commission on Wednesday announced its rejection of the candidacy of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of slain... Read more 25 Nov, 2021
Countries Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed reaches front line to fight rebels, says state media Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived at the front line where government forces are battling... Read more 24 Nov, 2021
Politics Gambia truth panel to hand president report on ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh Banjul – Gambia’s truth commission into crimes committed under former dictator Yahya Jammeh will hand its findings to President... Read more 24 Nov, 2021
Politics Mali delays forum seen as key to returning to civilian rule Bamako – Mali on Tuesday said that it would delay a nationwide debate on reform that the army-dominated government views... Read more 24 Nov, 2021