Africa
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Senegal’s Sonko pulls his party from new government
Senegal’s recently ousted prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Monday that the political party he leads will not participate in…
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Nigeria police warn against reprisal targeting South African nationals
Police in Nigeria have warned against reprisals targeting South African nationals or businesses following a wave of anti-migrant protests in…
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Kenyan court has suspended US plans to open Ebola quarantine facility
A Kenyan court has suspended US plans to open an Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens in the country that…
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Kenya school fire kills students
A dormitory fire in Kenya’s central region of Nakuru killed at least 10 students, media said on Thursday, citing a…
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Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex
Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid. A Kenyan court ruled on Wednesday that sections…
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Nigeria’s human rights body demands “thorough and prompt” investigation in airstrikes
Nigeria rights body demands probe into civilian deaths in airstrikes. Nigeria’s human rights body on Thursday called on the military…
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Ubuntu, Afrophobia and Africa’s unfinished struggle
Ubuntu, Afrophobia and Africa’s unfinished struggle for unity. This month, the news about Africa continues to centre around the disturbing…
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South African president says he will challenge a report for parliament to consider impeachment
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will…
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Ethiopian woman gives birth to rare quintuplets after years
Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby. A woman has given birth to rare…
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Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission after criticism. Ivory Coast’s government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following sustained criticism…
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