WATCH | State funeral for Kenya’s ex-president Mwai Kibaki
Nairobi – Kenya is holding a state funeral on Friday for former president Mwai Kibaki, who died aged 90 last... Read more
29 Apr, 2022
Guinea detains two ex-leaders over alleged corruption
Conakry – Guinea has detained two ex-leaders on corruption charges, prosecutors said on Thursday, as the ruling junta widens its... Read more
29 Apr, 2022
Somalia elects speaker, paves way for presidential vote
Mogadishu – Somalia’s parliament elected a veteran politician as speaker of the lower house on Thursday, as the fragile... Read more
29 Apr, 2022
Sudan frees key civilian figures, says lawyer
Khartoum – Sudan on Wednesday released several key civilian leaders and a former member of the ruling Sovereign Council,... Read more
28 Apr, 2022
US calls for ‘immediate’ end to Libya oil shutdowns
Tripoli – The US said on Wednesday it was “deeply concerned” about an ongoing closure of key oil installations in... Read more
28 Apr, 2022
Burkina, Guinea seek postponements for post-coup timetable
Abidjan – The ruling juntas in Burkina Faso and Guinea want more time to present a schedule for restoring... Read more
28 Apr, 2022
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara keeps tight grip on reins after reshuffle
Abidjan – Ivory Coast’s 80-year-old president, Alassane Ouattara, has given no sign of wanting to hand over the reins... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
In Egypt, the president is a Ramadan TV hero
Cairo – As Egyptians mark the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, they are being treated to a blockbuster TV... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
‘Everything shows ANC has lost contact with the ground,’ says Mac Maharaj as SA celebrates freedom
Johannesburg – As South Africa on Wednesday marks a key date in the fight against apartheid, one of the... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
Sudan releases leading anti-coup figure, says lawyer
Khartoum – Sudanese authorities on Tuesday released a former minister and key opponent of last year’s military coup after detaining... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
