At least 12 killed, 15 children missing in South Sudan attack
A civil war from 2013-18 caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and although the main belligerents have since been at peace, clashes continue among armed groups.
Ugandan court to issue verdict in petition against tough anti-gay law
Uganda’s constitutional court is due on Wednesday to deliver a verdict on a petition seeking to annul the country’s tough Anti-Homosexuality Act
SA’s parliamentary speaker faces imminent arrest over graft charges
Opposition lawmakers have called for her to step down from her position as speaker over the allegations.
Sudan suspends Saudi, Emirati news channels
Sudan’s government suspends Al Arabiya, Al Hadath, and Sky News Arabia, raising concerns about press freedom in the war-torn nation.
Uganda court poised to rule on controversial anti-gay law
Uganda’s constitutional court is set to deliver a momentous verdict on the Anti-Homosexuality Act today.
Africa’s youngest president takes office, promising ‘systemic change’
Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the oath of office in Tuesday’s ceremony
Power price hike looms in Nigeria as subsidy reduction announced
In a move to tackle budget pressures, Nigeria plans to cut electricity subsidies for wealthier consumers (15%).
Guinea opposition demands transition timeline
Guinea’s opposition rejects the military’s delay of civilian rule, demanding elections by December 31st and accusing the junta of restricting freedoms.
Botswana’s ‘gift’ to Germany: 20,000 elephants
Botswana’s elephant population is booming, and the president has a controversial solution: send 20,000 to Germany!
South Africa’s Zuma appeals electoral commission decision
Jacob Zuma appeals against his disqualification from running in South Africa’s general elections, citing that the electoral commission had no valid reasons to violate his political rights.
ADF attacks DR Congo, killing 10 civilians
At least 10 civilians were killed in eastern DR Congo during an attack blamed on the ADF rebel group, who targeted a health center and kidnapped people.
Oil-rich Gabon seeks stability through dialogue
Following a coup that toppled the Bongo dynasty, Gabon embarks on a national dialogue to establish democracy.
Attack on Ituri gold mine leaves one Chinese worker dead
An attack by unidentified gunmen on a gold mine in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, left one Chinese national dead and another injured.
Kenya doctors strike extends into third week
Local media reported late Monday that clinical officers have joined the doctors in the strike.
HRW urges hunt for top fugitives of Rwanda genocide
Human Rights Watch emphasizes the urgency of capturing remaining high-level figures responsible for the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Somalia: Puntland refuses to recognise federal government
The semi-autonomous state of Puntland says it has withdrawn from the country’s federal system and will govern itself independently
Gunmen abduct worshippers in mosque in Nigeria
Police spokesperson tells Anadolu businessman also killed, wife kidnapped while attempting to resist abduction
Kenya’s biggest hospital to dispose of 500 unclaimed deceased infants
Families have been urged to claim their loved ones before the week-long deadline expires
Africa’s tourism boom: A beacon for sustainable growth
Africa has emerged as a premier destination for tourists worldwide, drawn by its rich cultural heritage
Sudan’s army, RSF clashes leave three dead
Fresh violence erupts in Sudan as army warplanes strike RSF positions in Al-Fasher, North Darfur.
DR Congo president appoints country’s first female prime minister
“I am aware of the great responsibility … We will work for peace and the development of the country,” Suminwa said on national television.
Mali political parties request elections
Mali has been under military governance since August 2020, the first of eight coups in West and Central Africa.
Ethiopia to repatriate 70,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia will repatriate some 70,000 of its nationals living in Saudi Arabia starting early April.
Uganda gears up for friendly mosquito trials to fight malaria
Inspired by success against dengue, Uganda partners with Oxitec to develop gene-drive mosquitoes targeting malaria.
AfDB bans Chinese builder for Uganda fraud
A Chinese road builder is banned for failing to disclose a commission agent in a Ugandan project bid.
Cameroon’s opposition draws inspiration from Senegal’s election
Opposition parties urge citizens to register and vote, inspired by Senegal’s peaceful transition.
Egypt’s Sisi to be sworn in for third term
His new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the constitution.