France, US, Algeria pile pressure on sanctions-hit Mali
Bamako – Pressure on Mali’s junta increased Tuesday as France and the United States underlined their support for the West... Read more
12 Jan, 2022
Mali govt urges protests against ‘extreme’ sanctions
Bamako – Mali’s army-dominated government has called for nationwide demonstrations on Friday against stringent sanctions imposed by the West Africa... Read more
11 Jan, 2022
Ugandan writer charged after “disturbing” president’s family
Kampala – A court in Uganda on Tuesday charged a prominent author and government critic with “disturbing” the country’s veteran... Read more
11 Jan, 2022
Influential ex-Lagos governor plans run for Nigeria presidency
Lagos – Nigeria’s ruling party chief and influential former Lagos governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Monday he intends to... Read more
11 Jan, 2022
Mali strongman open to dialogue despite ‘inhumane’ sanctions
Bamako – Mali’s strongman leader Assimi Goita said Monday Bamako remained open to dialogue after the West African bloc... Read more
11 Jan, 2022
Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa fires his security minister for misbehaviour
Harare – Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday sacked his state security minister Owen Ncube for “inappropriate” behaviour, his office... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
‘It’s time to end violence,’ says UN as it announces talks to help resolve Sudan’s political crisis
Khartoum – The United Nations will launch talks to help Sudan resolve its escalating political crisis triggered by last... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
UN presses Somali leaders to make good on election deal
Mogadishu – The United Nations on Monday urged Somalia’s leaders to make good on their agreement for a new election... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
Algerian opposition figure sentenced to two years’ jail
Algiers – An Algiers court on Sunday sentenced an opposition figure to two years behind bars on charges including insulting... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
One killed in Sudan protests ahead of UN dialogue launch
Khartoum – One Sudanese protester was killed on Sunday as security forces fired tear gas at thousands who rallied... Read more
10 Jan, 2022
