Drone strikes kill at least 19 in Ethiopia’s Tigray, officials say
Addis Ababa – Nineteen people have been killed in drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray over the past two days,... Read more
12 Jan, 2022
Six journalists among 14 dead in Tanzania road crash
Dar es Salaam – Fourteen people including six journalists were killed on Tuesday in a road crash near Lake Victoria... Read more
11 Jan, 2022
Ugandan writer charged after “disturbing” president’s family
Kampala – A court in Uganda on Tuesday charged a prominent author and government critic with “disturbing” the country’s veteran... Read more
11 Jan, 2022
‘It’s time to end violence,’ says UN as it announces talks to help resolve Sudan’s political crisis
Khartoum – The United Nations will launch talks to help Sudan resolve its escalating political crisis triggered by last... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
Ugandan children back to school after nearly 2-year Covid closure
Kampala – Uganda ended the world’s longest school closure on Monday, ordering millions of students back to the classroom nearly... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
One killed in Sudan protests ahead of UN dialogue launch
Khartoum – One Sudanese protester was killed on Sunday as security forces fired tear gas at thousands who rallied... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
Aid agencies suspend work in Tigray area hit by deadly strike, says UN
Nairobi – Aid agencies have suspended operations in an area of Ethiopia’s stricken Tigray region where a deadly air... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
Somalia leaders in deal to complete delayed polls by Feb 25
Mogadishu – Somali leaders announced on Sunday they had struck a deal to wrap up parliamentary elections by February... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
Cape Verde sink 10-man Ethiopia at Cup of Nations
Yaoundé – Julio Tavares scored the winner as Cape Verde began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
UN to hold Sudan talks to end crisis after coup
Khartoum – The United Nations said on Saturday it will launch talks to help Sudan find an end to... Read more
9 Jan, 2022
