Speaking to reporters on Friday, UN Secretary General Guterres noted that serious cuts to humanitarian aid by the US is going to unleash highly damaging consequences for millions of people across the globe. Guterres said…
Gabon’s Bongo opens summit after stroke
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba opened a central African summit on Wednesday, marking a return to the international scene nearly 14 months after suffering a stroke. Bongo, 60, gave a roughly four-minute speech to launch…
At least 700,000 displaced by east DRC violence:…
Nearly 700 000 people have been displaced by violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Wednesday, pointing to "worrying" cases of malnutrition and sexual violence. In a press release,…
Secret trial for Cameroon soldiers who killed civilians…
A military court sitting in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde will begin hearing a case involving seven soldiers who killed two women and their children in 2018. Hearing is scheduled to start in January 20. Authorities…
‘United States of Africa’ must happen – South…
South African politician Julius Malema has reiterated his call for a united Africa, one that breaks down all geographic barriers. He was speaking after being re-elected leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF, over the…
Algeria’s top court affirms election of president-elect Abdelkader…
Algeria’s Constitutional Council has confirmed Abdelkader Tebboune as the new president of Africa’s largest country for the next five years — despite mass protests challenging his election last week. Tebboune won the vote in the…
Nigerian governors congratulate Buhari for clocking 77
The Northern States Governors Forum has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari as he marks his 77th birthday on Tuesday. The Forum in a congratulatory message by its Chairman and Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong, said that…
Why Zambia’s President wants US Ambassador gone
Edgar Lungu, President of Zambia has asked the U.S. Ambassador to his country, Daniel Foote to leave Zambia after criticizing the 15 years jail sentence a gay couple were handed after being caught red-handed in…
Zambian leader seeks US envoy’s recall for denouncing…
Zambian President Edgar Lungu wants the US to recall its ambassador to Lusaka for criticising the southern African nation over a 15-year jail term slapped on two gay men for consensual sex. Daniel Foote came…
Nigeria: Gunman shoots FRSC official to escape arrest…
An unidentified gunman has shot at the Operative of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attached to the Ogun State Sector Command, wounding him severely on the leg before speeding away. The incident happened on…
South Africa probed over escaped journalist from ISISa
The South African government is gathering more information on the details surrounding Photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed’s escape from the hands of Isis in Syria, a senior official said on Saturday.International Relations and Cooperation Ministry Spokesperson Lunga…
UN Climate talks flounder as nations fails to…
Nations failed to agreed on a way forward in collectively dealing with climate change and global warming at a UN climate summit in Madrid. The delegates stumbled towards the finish line Sunday after marathon talks…
Botswana ruling party calls for dismissal of post-poll…
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has called on the High Court to dismiss 16 petitions filed by the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) on a technicality for allegedly failing to prove that there…
Vice President’s wife arrested in Zimbabwe
Reports from Zimbabwe said the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission (ZACC). Mary Chiwenga, a former beauty queen and model was arrested on Saturday for…
Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir gets two years…
A Sudanese court on Saturday ordered former president Omar al-Bashir to be detained for two years in a correctional centre for corruption in one of several cases against the ousted autocrat. Bashir, who was toppled…
Cameroon MPs grant troubled Anglophone region special status
Lawmakers in Cameroon are debating a bill that seeks to grant more autonomy to the troubled Anglophone regions. The recent development comes more than two months after the Grand National Dialogue called by government which…
Niger mourns 71 soldiers slain by Islamic State…
Niger’s government has declared three days of mourning following an attack that claimed 71 soldiers, which has been described as one of the deadliest attacks in years. The Islamic State group, active in the troubled…
U.S. blows hot over South Sudan peace process
The United States has threatened visa restrictions on anyone, who attempts to damage the peace process in South Sudan. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in a statement said Washington would implement visa restrictions barring those…
CPJ ranks Cameroon among top jailers of Journalists…
The Committee to Protect Journalists has once again ranked Cameroon amongst the worst jailers of journalists in Sub saharan Africa. A recent report published by CPJ reveals at least 39 journalists are behind bars in…
