Africa

Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government

Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso on Friday night to confirm the ouster of…

4 years ago

Zimbabwe prize-winning novelist gets suspended sentence, fine over protest

Prize-winning Zimbabwean novelist and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga was found guilty of staging an anti-government protest and received a six-month suspended…

4 years ago

Nigerian presidential candidates pledge peaceful campaign

- Nigerian presidential candidates signed a pledge on Thursday to ensure peaceful elections in February after previous ballots were marred…

4 years ago

Tunisians protest against poverty, high prices and food shortages

Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Sunday night in the capital against poverty, high prices, and the shortage of some foodstuff,…

4 years ago

Nigeria’s Buhari, in last UN speech, raps leaders who extend term limits

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday criticised fellow leaders who extend term limits to cling to power, saying this was…

4 years ago

Eritrea launches offensive over border with Ethiopia, Tigrayan forces say

 Forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region said troops from neighbouring Eritrea started a full-scale offensive on Tuesday and heavy fighting was…

4 years ago

Eritrea issues army mobilisation call as Ethiopia fighting resumes, Canada says

Eritrea is mobilising armed forces due to the re-eruption of the conflict in northern Ethiopia, the Canadian government said on…

4 years ago

Top DRC presidential adviser resigns after recorded requesting bribe on tape

A top adviser to the Democratic Republic of Congo's president Felix Tshisekedi has resigned after he was allegedly caught on…

4 years ago

Kenya scraps petrol subsidy after president Ruto warned it was unsustainable

Kenya scrapped a subsidy on petrol a day after new President William Ruto said subsidies were unsustainable, in a move…

4 years ago

Kenya’s women leaders look to president Ruto to keep his promises

Kenyan President William Ruto, who was sworn into office on Tuesday, is taking power at a time when the country…

4 years ago