Rwanda president says UK migrant deal ‘not trading in humans’
Kigali – Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Kigali was not “trading in human beings” when it agreed to a... Read more
23 Apr, 2022
Botswana ex-leader Ian Khama accused of illegally possessing firearms
Gaborone – Botswana’s former president Ian Khama faces 13 criminal charges, including illegally possessing five firearms, court documents showed on... Read more
20 Apr, 2022
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara names regional bank chief as deputy
Yamoussoukro – Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday said he had appointed Tiemoko Meyliet Kone, the governor of... Read more
19 Apr, 2022
Shabaab claims mortar attack as Somalia’s new parliament meets
Mogadishu – Somalia’s parliament came under mortar fire on Monday as the country’s newly elected lawmakers were meeting for only... Read more
18 Apr, 2022
A year after Chad coup, junta’s promises start to fade
Libreville – Prospects of a swift return to civilian rule in Chad seem to be fading nearly a year... Read more
18 Apr, 2022
Niger MPs to tackle foreign troop presence
Niamey – Niger’s parliament will for the first time tackle the question of the presence of foreign forces fighting... Read more
16 Apr, 2022
Somalia swears in lawmakers after chaotic election process
Mogadishu – Somalia’s newly elected lawmakers were sworn in on Thursday after a long-delayed and chaotic voting process marred... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
Ally of ex-Gambian dictator sworn in as parliament speaker
Banjul – An ally of The Gambia’s former dictator was sworn in as parliamentary speaker on Thursday after being appointed... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
Renewed South Sudan clashes force 14 000 to flee
Juba – Detoh Rie has spent the last five days hiding in a swamp with his children – one... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
Alpha Conde’s party ends participation in Guinea reconciliation talks
Conakry – The party of Guinea’s ousted leader Alpha Conde announced on Thursday that it would stop participating in a... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
