At least 21 dead in attack in South Sudan on eve of Pope’s visit
Juba – At least 21 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan on the eve... Read more
3 Feb, 2023
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
