Africa

Charles Taylor's ex-wife returns to Liberia

Charles Taylor's ex-wife returns to Liberia

She returns to country following dismissal of war crimes against her

Sudan protesters reject anti-Islamist reforms

Sudan protesters reject anti-Islamist reforms

The reforms come after long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was ousted last year following...

WHO Concerned over new Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

WHO Concerned over new Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

56 Ebola cases have been recorded, since the new wave reportedly started in June

US moves to seize ex-Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh’s $3.5m mansion

US moves to seize ex-Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh’s $3.5m...

The property was procured 10 years ago

Kidnappers 'release dozens of hostages' in Cameroon

Kidnappers 'release dozens of hostages' in Cameroon

It is not yet clear if a ransom was paid for their release.

Goodluck Jonathan Bags ECOWAS Appointment

Goodluck Jonathan Bags ECOWAS Appointment

Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed by the ECOWAS as a special envoy to lead the...

Coronavirus: SA Thieves Begin looting Liquor Stores after Alcohol Ban

Coronavirus: SA Thieves Begin looting Liquor Stores after...

The Ban on alcohol, according to the SA president, is to take pressure off the health...

Ivorian vice president resigns, days after prime minister's death

Ivorian vice president resigns, days after prime minister's...

The former vice president says he left because of "reasons of personal convenience

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59

She is reported to have died on Monday morning

South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'

South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'

40 persons have been arrested in connection to the incident

Dogs ‘Digging Up Children’s Graves’ in Mozambique

Dogs ‘Digging Up Children’s Graves’ in Mozambique

over 343 graves dug up by dogs over a week

Ivory Coast PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies after cabinet meeting

Ivory Coast PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies after cabinet...

The death of creates Amadou Gon Coulibaly huge uncertainty over the election.

Kenyan Schools  Closed Till Next Year; Schools Told To Refund 2020 Fees

Kenyan Schools Closed Till Next Year; Schools Told To Refund...

Final exams for this year has also been cancelled

Terrorism:  180 Bodies Found in “Killing Field” in Burkina Faso

Terrorism: 180 Bodies Found in “Killing Field” in Burkina...

Burkina Faso's defence minister suggested militants might be to blame

Coronavirus: Brazil President Bolsonaro Tests Positive

Coronavirus: Brazil President Bolsonaro Tests Positive

Brazil's President is said to have downplayed the risk of catching the virus

Coronavirus: No Exams, Kenya Schools to Remain Closed until 2021

Coronavirus: No Exams, Kenya Schools to Remain Closed until...

no final-year national examinations would be held for primary and secondary pupils...

Coronavirus: Madagascar imposes lockdown as Infections spike

Coronavirus: Madagascar imposes lockdown as Infections...

The lockdown took effect from yesterday, July 6

150 Die from Protests in Ethiopia following Killing of Singer

150 Die from Protests in Ethiopia following Killing of...

Officials have attributed the deaths to a combination of lethal force by security...

Six Killed in Somali Restaurant Attack

Six Killed in Somali Restaurant Attack

Several persons have reportedly been injured in the recent 'terrorist' attack

British-Nigerian actress shines a light on colorism in Netflix documentary

British-Nigerian actress shines a light on colorism in...

Naya said that in her early 20s she began to work on regaining her self confidence by...

Ugandan Man Sets Himself on Fire “Over Bribe”

Ugandan Man Sets Himself on Fire “Over Bribe”

He is reportedly said to have been frustrated after his motorbike was seized by...

Rwanda testing for coronavirus on streets

Rwanda testing for coronavirus on streets

Rwanda has so far conducted more than 140,000 covid-19 tests

‘81 Killed’ in Protests over Ethiopian Singer’s Death

‘81 Killed’ in Protests over Ethiopian Singer’s Death

Prominent politician Jawar Mohammed has also been arrested in ensuing protests

Killing of Ethiopian Protest Singer Sparks Deadly Clashes

Killing of Ethiopian Protest Singer Sparks Deadly Clashes

The killing of the Ethiopian Musician has been described by protesters as "evil"

Belgian king apologizes to Congo for colonial abuses in the past

Belgian king apologizes to Congo for colonial abuses in...

This is the first of such expression by a reigning Monarch in Belgium