Countries

Ten civilians killed in jihadist attack in Mogadishu

Mogadishu – Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a house in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, killing ten civilians, the government said.... Read more

22 Feb, 2023

Countries

Somaliland armed forces clash with militia fighters

Mogadishu – Armed forces in Somalia’s separatist region of Somaliland clashed with militia groups on Tuesday, despite a ceasefire,... Read more

22 Feb, 2023

Business

EU vows to boost investment in Kenya to strengthen ties

Nairobi – The European Union said on Tuesday that it would increase its investments in Kenya by hundreds of... Read more

22 Feb, 2023

Business

Tanzania approves $3.5 billion pipeline project

Dar Es Salaam – Tanzania’s government gave its approval on Tuesday for the construction of a $3.5 billion crude... Read more

22 Feb, 2023

Countries

Madagascar braces for Cyclone Freddy

Antananarivo – Tropical Cyclone Freddy was poised to strike eastern Madagascar on Tuesday, slightly weakening after brushing Mauritius with... Read more

22 Feb, 2023

News

WATCH | Mauritius lashed by rains as intense Cyclone Freddy arrives

Port Louis – Mauritius cancelled flights and closed its stock exchange on Monday as an intense tropical cyclone approached... Read more

21 Feb, 2023

Countries

Mauritius braces for intense Cyclone Freddy

Port Louis – Mauritius was battening down the hatches on Monday as an intense tropical cyclone moved closer, with... Read more

21 Feb, 2023

Arts and Leisure

The best medicine: South Sudan’s comedians tap the power of laughter

Juba – It is a Thursday evening, and the young audience crammed into a concert hall in South Sudan’s... Read more

20 Feb, 2023

Countries

Kenya’s William Ruto urges accountability for world polluters

Addis Ababa – Kenyan President William Ruto called on Sunday for rich countries to be held accountable for driving... Read more

20 Feb, 2023

Countries

Trade, security top issues as African leaders meet

Addis Ababa – African leaders gather Saturday in Addis Ababa for an annual summit, aiming to jumpstart a faltering... Read more

18 Feb, 2023