Nigerian gunmen free dozens of kidnapped seminary pupils
Katsina – Nigerian gunmen have freed the remaining pupils from more than 100 kidnapped from an Islamic seminary in... Read more
27 Aug, 2021
Zanzibar unveils plan for sub-Saharan Africa’s ‘tallest skyscraper’
Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar announced plans on Tuesday to build sub-Saharan Africa’s tallest skyscraper, with the $1.3-billion bill exceeding... Read more
26 Aug, 2021
At least 8 people, including 2 Chinese killed by crane collapse in Nairobi
Nairobi – Eight people, including two Chinese, were killed and two others injured on Thursday after a crane collapsed... Read more
26 Aug, 2021
At least 3 police officers, security guard killed by lone gunman in Tanzania shooting
Dar es Salaam – Three police officers and a private security guard were killed by a lone gunman in... Read more
26 Aug, 2021
UN to withdraw Ethiopian peacekeepers on Sudan’s request: Khartoum
Khartoum – The United Nations has agreed to a request from Khartoum to withdraw the Ethiopian contingent of a... Read more
26 Aug, 2021
Shell-shocked survivors describe brutal Tigray rebel advance
Dessie – After seizing the farming village in northern Ethiopia, the rebels roamed the streets searching for young, able-bodied... Read more
26 Aug, 2021
IMF extends $334m in aid to South Sudan – central bank
Juba – The IMF has loaned $334 million to South Sudan, the country’s central bank governor said on Tuesday, as... Read more
25 Aug, 2021
Afghan refugees arrive in Uganda, foreign ministry says
Kampala – A flight carrying Afghan evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down early on Wednesday... Read more
25 Aug, 2021
Kenya faces year of uncertainty before key elections
Nairobi – With major constitutional changes suspended for now, and swirling new alliances taking shape, Kenya’s political scene is shrouded... Read more
25 Aug, 2021
Ethiopia says developing rivals to social media giants
Addis Ababa – Ethiopia is developing its own social media platforms to rival US-owned sites such as Facebook and... Read more
25 Aug, 2021
