Politics
Kenya; Sibling rivalry hot on ex-prime minster’s bedroom
The Orange Democratic Party (ODM), Kenya's Leading Opposition party, is grappling with sibling fights that could split the party. The...
DR Congo opposition leader’s residence attacked
The Democratic Republic of Congo opposition, Ensemble Pour La Republique, has condemned an attack on the residence of its leader....
South Africa sets up body to probe corrupt COVID-19 deals
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has set up an investigative ministerial committee to probe alleged corruption in state tenders in...
DR Congo misinformation network with political ties taken down by Facebook
Facebook removed dozens of pages, accounts and groups earlier today. The company says the network engaged in “coordinated inauthentic behavior"...
Nigerian police release 25 citizens arrested in Lagos demonstrations
Police in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos have freed 25 protesters arrested at a banned anti-government demonstration, a spokesman said on...
Egypt, Greece sign exclusive economic zone agreement
Egypt and Greece have signed a maritime border agreement, a move that comes amid criticism of growing Turkish influence in...
Tunisia: Decision to hike tobacco prices met with rage
A major uproar has greeted the decision by Tunisia’s National Tobacco and Matches Board (RNTA) and Kairouan’s Tobacco factory to...
Mauritania appoints new PM after previous cabinet resigns
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has appointed Mohamed Ould Bilal as prime minister, hours after the previous government resigned amid...
Rwanda ready to repatriate Burundi refugees.
Mahama refugee camp with over 60,000 Burundi refugees. The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management...
UN pledges to rebuild heritage sites damaged in Mali conflicts
The UN's cultural organisation, Unesco, is backing a $1m (£767,000) plan to help restore the heritage of central Mali damaged...