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Togo extends state of emergency in the north

Togo extends state of emergency in the north

Togolese forces are stationed in the north to combat a jihadist threat coming from...

Kenyan governor turns away top officials for lateness

Kenyan governor turns away top officials for lateness

In his earlier position as a government administrator, the governor developed a...

Uganda landslides kill at least 15 amid heavy rains

Uganda landslides kill at least 15 amid heavy rains

Parts of the country have been devastated this year by the rainy season, which typically...

Works begin on footbridge that collapsed at launch

Works begin on footbridge that collapsed at launch

Social media users shared videos of its collapse as authorities cut a red ribbon...

Aid convoy carrying Ukraine grain arrives in Ethiopia

Aid convoy carrying Ukraine grain arrives in Ethiopia

More than a million and a half people will benefit from the supplies for a month's...

Dozens of Nigeria militants drown fleeing strikes

Dozens of Nigeria militants drown fleeing strikes

Alongside government troops, local militias claim to have recovered more than 100...

At least 35 civilians killed in Burkina Faso attack

At least 35 civilians killed in Burkina Faso attack

Over 2,000 people have perished, and 1.9 million people have been forced to abandon...

Zambia president denies role in politician's arrest

Zambia president denies role in politician's arrest

The police have not yet released a thorough statement regarding Mr. Tembo's arrest,...

Burkinabe military ruler stands by handover pledge

Burkinabe military ruler stands by handover pledge

The president of Ivory Coast expressed his support for the ongoing efforts at reconciliation...

Mozambicans posing as jihadists burn houses to steal

Mozambicans posing as jihadists burn houses to steal

He claimed that young individuals in the neighborhood had pretended to be jihadists...

African leaders criticise West for climate summit snub

African leaders criticise West for climate summit snub

The Horn of Africa is currently experiencing the worst drought it has seen in forty...

Ivorian ex-first lady to seek 'frank' reconciliation

Ivorian ex-first lady to seek 'frank' reconciliation

She added that her party will make alliances with others in due course as it’s “impossible...

Celebrations in Eldoret after Supreme Court ruling

Celebrations in Eldoret after Supreme Court ruling

The town is renowned for being William Ruto's stronghold.

We disagree vehemently - Odinga lawyer

We disagree vehemently - Odinga lawyer

"The rule of law should prevail - the court often has the final say in matters of...

Ruto party: The court has done its part

Ruto party: The court has done its part

The court has completed its task, and it is now up to the president-elect to assume...

People in Nairobi rejoice Supreme Court ruling

People in Nairobi rejoice Supreme Court ruling

Women in Nairobi were also celebrating the outcome on the streets at the same time.

China quake: Deadly tremor rocks Sichuan city in lockdown

China quake: Deadly tremor rocks Sichuan city in lockdown

The most recent catastrophe occurred months after an earthquake in Sichuan, China,...

Crowds gather to follow verdict in Ruto's stronghold

Crowds gather to follow verdict in Ruto's stronghold

On one of the streets, a large screen is used to broadcast the proceedings.

Court dismisses there was voter suppression

Court dismisses there was voter suppression

The court further determined that the outcome of the presidential election was unaffected...

How did we get here?

How did we get here?

There had been hectic scenes at the tallying headquarters immediately before the...

Much to celebrate as Kenya awaits Supreme Court ruling

Much to celebrate as Kenya awaits Supreme Court ruling

As the court retired to write the ruling last week on Friday, Mr Maraga's successor...

Nigerian pop star arrested for assaulting officer

Nigerian pop star arrested for assaulting officer

The police officer was afterward kidnapped by him in his car, abused, and threatened...

Uganda prophet accused of whipping worshippers detained

Uganda prophet accused of whipping worshippers detained

A search carried out in his church found three sticks that police allege were being...

Senegal medics arrested over childbirth deaths

Senegal medics arrested over childbirth deaths

It followed a national outcry over the death of a woman in labour - in a case in...

South Africa cabinet approves new-look coins

South Africa cabinet approves new-look coins

The new coins will begin circulating from next year and no sample design has been...

Angola opposition files legal challenge against vote

Angola opposition files legal challenge against vote

According to a senior Unita official named Faustino Mumbika, the National Electoral...