Countries Ghana activist detained over ‘coup’ comments Accra – A popular Ghanaian social activist who has led protests against President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government has been arrested after... Read more 12 Feb, 2022
Countries South Sudan risks return to war, UN warns Juba – South Sudan risks a return to war, the United Nations warned Friday, with outbreaks of interethnic violence and... Read more 12 Feb, 2022
Business Challenges ahead in Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to 2021 riots Johannesburg – Many challenges face South African President Cyril Ramaphosain the aftermath of riots last July that left more than... Read more 12 Feb, 2022
Business Mozambican minister blames predecessor in debt scandal Maputo – Mozambican Finance Minister Adriano Maleiane told a court on Friday that his predecessor had covered up $2 billion... Read more 12 Feb, 2022
Countries HRW urges Uganda to investigate author’s torture claims Nairobi – Uganda should drop all charges against a prominent author who has fled into exile and instead investigate claims... Read more 11 Feb, 2022
Countries Libya parliament names rival PM in challenge to unity govt Tripoli – Libya faced the challenge of two prime ministers on Thursday after parliament named a rival to the... Read more 11 Feb, 2022
Countries Sudanese return to streets rallying against military coup Khartoum – Thousands of Sudanese took to the streets on Thursday in the latest mass rally protesting against last... Read more 11 Feb, 2022
Countries Libya confirms drive-by shooting on PM’s convoy Tripoli – Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah’s convoy was targeted in a drive-by shooting in the capital Tripoli, with... Read more 11 Feb, 2022
Countries SONA: ‘Fight against corruption will take on a new intensity,’ says Cyril Ramaphosa Cape Town – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a state of the nation address on Thursday, promising “decisive”... Read more 11 Feb, 2022
Countries Ugandan author who fled after ‘torture’ vows to return Kampala – An award-winning Ugandan author and fierce government critic who fled the country after being “tortured” in custody told... Read more 10 Feb, 2022