Armed groups covet cocoa in eastern DRC
Beni – Despite the risks from deadly armed groups roaming the countryside, Judith Kahindo walks alone every day to her... Read more
27 Mar
Arrest of vice president puts South Sudan on brink of war
Juba – South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar, the long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, was arrested on... Read more
27 Mar
Lesotho fears Trump shake-up could tear threadbare economy
Maseru – In a sweltering factory in Lesotho, rows of workers hunch over thrumming sewing machines churning out piles... Read more
27 Mar
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles
Washington – US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation... Read more
27 Mar
Turkey court orders release of AFP journalist and 2 others
Isanbul – A Turkish court on Thursday ordered the release of three journalists, including AFP photographer Yasin Akgul, held... Read more
27 Mar
Macron to host Europe leaders for Ukraine security summit
Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is to host European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky for a... Read more
27 Mar
Gabon junta chief pledges ‘fair’ trial for ex-first lady, son
Libreville – Gabon’s junta chief promised on Tuesday a “fair trial” for former first lady Sylvia Bongo and her... Read more
26 Mar
Boko Haram fighters kill 20 Cameroonian troops: sources
Kano – Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid... Read more
26 Mar
Zimbabwe moves army chief to sports docket
Harare – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday reassigned the head of the country’s army to the sports ministry,... Read more
26 Mar
Breakthrough in French toddler death mystery as grandparents arrested
Marseille – A months-long investigation into the mysterious death of a French toddler took a surprise turn on Tuesday... Read more
26 Mar
