Sudan state media report ‘failed’ coup attempt
Khartoum – An attempted coup in Sudan “failed” early on Tuesday, state media reported, without identifying the plotters. “There has... Read more
21 Sep, 2021
Protesters against Sudan peace deal block roads, close key port
Khartoum – Dozens of demonstrators in Sudan on Monday blocked key roads and a crucial port in the country’s... Read more
21 Sep, 2021
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero sentenced to 25 years on terror charges
Kigali – Paul Rusesabagina, the “Hotel Rwanda” hero who became a fiercely outspoken government critic, was sentenced Monday to 25... Read more
20 Sep, 2021
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero convicted on terror charges
Kigali – Paul Rusesabagina, the “Hotel Rwanda” hero who became a fiercely outspoken government critic, was found guilty of terror... Read more
20 Sep, 2021
Climate shocks forced over 100 000 to flee home in Burundi
Nairobi – Natural disasters sparked by climate change have forced more than 100 000 people to flee their homes... Read more
20 Sep, 2021
Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, 73, returns home after hospitalisation rumours
Nairobi – Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh has returned home to the Horn of Africa country, his office said on... Read more
20 Sep, 2021
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to learn verdict in terror trial
Kigali – A court is set to deliver its verdict on Monday against Paul Rusesabagina, the “Hotel Rwanda” hero... Read more
20 Sep, 2021
Burundi rebel group claims airport attack
Nairobi – A rebel group has claimed a series of mortar attacks launched overnight on the airport of Bujumbura, Burundi’s... Read more
19 Sep, 2021
Justin Gatlin beaten in Nairobi 100m, puts retirement on hold
Nairobi – The 2004 Olympic champion Justin Gatlin put retirement on hold despite having to settle for third in... Read more
19 Sep, 2021
Somali regional leaders urge end to power struggle
Mogadishu – Somalia’s regional leaders on Friday called for the president and prime minister to end their damaging feud which... Read more
18 Sep, 2021
