Pope’s push for peace in South Sudan faces tough hurdles
Juba – Pope Francis is making a long-awaited “peace pilgrimage” to conflict-torn South Sudan, but whether his plea for... Read more
3 Feb, 2023
Somalia summit vows ‘final push’ against al-Shabaab
Mogadishu – The leaders of Somalia and neighbouring countries vowed at a summit on Wednesday to “make the final... Read more
2 Feb, 2023
Somalia hosts regional summit to discuss fight against al-Shabaab
Mogadishu – Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday hosted a summit of leaders from several neighbouring countries to... Read more
1 Feb, 2023
Chinese national killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
Nairobi – A Chinese national was killed in Ethiopia’s restive Oromia region, Beijing’s embassy in Addis Ababa said on... Read more
1 Feb, 2023
Tearful tribute to Tanzanian student killed in Ukraine
Dar Es Salaam – Hundreds of Tanzanians attended an emotional memorial ceremony on Friday for a student who... Read more
28 Jan, 2023
EU signals irritation at South Africa-Russia ties
Johannesburg – A top EU official visiting South Africa expressed irritation on Friday at the country’s close ties with... Read more
28 Jan, 2023
Russia’s Lavrov makes surprise visit to Eritrea
Nairobi – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Eritrea on Thursday for a one-day surprise visit, the information... Read more
27 Jan, 2023
At least 17 wounded in DRC blast, says official
Beni – At least 17 people were wounded on Wednesday when a bomb exploded in a market in the... Read more
26 Jan, 2023
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta appeals for end to escalating DRC violence
Nairobi – Kenya’s former leader Uhuru Kenyatta appealed Wednesday for an end to violence in eastern Democratic Republic of... Read more
26 Jan, 2023
Hundreds attend funeral for Zambian killed fighting in Ukraine
Lusaka – Hundreds of people attended a memorial service in Lusaka on Tuesday for a Zambian student who died... Read more
25 Jan, 2023
