Pit toilets still blight South Africa schools
The rudimentary toilets typically consist of a concrete slab on the ground with a drop of at least three metres (10 feet) deep.
Spain dismantles network of migrant smugglers from Algeria
Spanish police announced on Tuesday the dismantling of an organization that smuggled more than 200 Syrian or Algerian migrants into Spain from Algeria.
South Sudanese president promises first elections since independence
"I appreciate the support for my presidential candidacy in 2024," Mr. Kiir told members of his SPLM party, referring to a "historic event". "We are committed to implementing the chapters of the refreshed peace agreement and the election will be held in 2024".
South Africa deputy president’s security officers face assault charges over highway incident
The weekend incident provoked outrage in South Africa after the video of the armed plainclothes officers attacking the motorists was posted on social media.
Ethiopia: “sharp increase” in hunger in Tigray – UN
The number of people suffering from severe malnutrition in Tigray, the war-torn region of northern Ethiopia, has risen sharply and the situation is set to worsen, according to the UN.
Senegalese opposition coalition calls for the release of Ousmane Sonko
Various factions of the Senegalese opposition parties have termed the recent move by outgoing President Macky Sall not to vie again as a triumph to the people.
All you need to know about President Macky Sall’s departure and potential successors
Macky Sall's non-candidacy opens up the political game as never before. No one in his party has revealed his ambitions, and he has not endorsed any dauphin.
Tunisian stabbed to death in clash with African migrants
Tunisians take part in the funeral of a man stabbed to death during a scuffle between residents and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, in Tunisia's coastal city of Sfax.
Nigeria: Nigeria, Angola Now Biggest Oil Drilling Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa – Report
[Vanguard] Nigeria has equaled Angola as the largest oil drilling market in sub-Saharan this year, according to a report by Hawilti and the Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc.
Nigeria: Senate Probes Non-Completion of East-West Road to Summon Niger Delta
[Premium Times] The Senate noted that despite spending huge fund on the project, such a critical national project, if abandoned, would bring untold hardship, neglect and exacerbate suffering and pain to the people.