The son of Mozambique’s ex-president denies enabling hidden debt

August 31, 2021

On Monday, the son of Mozambique's ex-president, Armando Guebuza, denied taking bribes to facilitate a $2 billion secret government loan…

Tanzania’s main opposition leader in court to face charges

August 31, 2021

Leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Freeman Mbowe, appeared in court to face “terrorism” charges - a case termed by…

Mali releases former interim president and PM from house detention

August 30, 2021

Former Malian interim president Bah Ndaw and prime minister Moctar Ouane have been released from house arrest - confirmed West…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visits Uganda and Rwanda as rebels accuse the AU of bias

August 30, 2021

The African Union (AU) appointed a mediator in the crisis that has engulfed northern Ethiopia for nearly a year, prompting…

Rally to request end the killing of journalists in Goma

August 29, 2021

Thousands of media journalists gathered in Goma being dressed in black attires to pay tribute to fellow pressmen who murdered…

At the Berlin summit, African leaders renewed their calls for vaccine equity

August 28, 2021

African leaders gathered in Germany for a summit renewed their calls for Covid-19 vaccine patent waivers, claiming that the decision…

Hundreds of kidnapped students in Nigeria have been released by their captors

August 27, 2021

After gunmen freed them from forest hideouts, nearly 100 Nigerian school children kidnapped three months ago from an Islamic seminary…

Nigeria, Russia ink MoU for military assistance

August 27, 2021

Nigeria and Russia have inked an agreement for the former to get nearly $1 billion in military equipment and assistance.…

Kenya Court’s decision on constitutional changes to determine 2022 election result

August 26, 2021

Kenya's Court of Appeal's decision to reject Uhuru Kenyatta's proposal to bring sweeping changes to the constitution is expected to…

Malaria trial of drugs combination & vaccine yield 70% reduction in severe illness in children

August 26, 2021

 A malaria trial was conducted in two African countries of Mali and Burkina Faso that included combining malaria prevention drugs…

Hissène Habré, the former ruler of Chad dies at 79 while serving a life sentence

August 25, 2021

The former ruler of Chad, Hissène Habré is dead at 79 years due to coronavirus infection while serving a life…

Five people are killed when gunfire erupts near the French embassy

August 25, 2021

Five people were killed, including three police officers, according to Tanzania's president on Wednesday, following a gun battle with an…

On International Slave Trade Day, the UN calls for an end to exploitation

August 24, 2021

The so-called slave castles on the Ghanaian coast, where many slaves embarked on their final journeys, serve as a stark…

‘No Zambian should go to bed hungry’: President Hakainde Hichilema

August 24, 2021

Zambia's new President Hakainde Hichilema vowed to ensure that citizens can have three decent meals a day. Hakainde Hichilema made his…

Ethiopia to develop local platforms to rival Twitter, Facebook

August 23, 2021

Ethiopia has started developing its own social media platform to rival Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The state communications security agency,…

Rwanda deported a Belgian lawyer who represented Paul Rusesabagina

August 23, 2021

Paul Rusesabagina, the "Hotel Rwanda" hero turned government critic, was denied access to the Kigali prison where his client is…

Libya’s acute water crisis threatens the basic health and safety of millions

August 22, 2021

Libya is grappling with a major water crisis in the wake of increasing heatwaves across the African nation caused by…

King Mohammed VI condemns “systematic attacks” against his country

August 21, 2021

In a speech, Morocco's King Mohammed VI criticized "planned attacks" on his kingdom by "some countries and groups known to…

Child bride dies at church shrine giving birth, parents & husband arrested for minor exploitation

August 20, 2021

A 15-year-old child bride, Anna Machaya died giving birth at a church shrine where she was buried on July 15…

Moroccans reacted to Algiers’ proclamation of new diplomatic relations

August 20, 2021

Algeria will review its relations with Morocco, according to a statement released by the Algerian presidency on Wednesday, after accusing…

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