Sudan: Abdel-Fattah Al Burhan, Kenyan president William Ruto to work on peace process/in /by
Almost seven months of war between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group have left a wave of destruction.
Zimbabwe election campaign: opposition leader kidnapped and found dead/in /by
This is the third incident in recent weeks denounced by the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), the country's largest opposition group, which accuses the ruling Zanu-PF party of conducting a vast campaign of intimidation against its supporters.
Burkina: at least 70 dead, including children, in a massacre in early November/in /by
At least 70 people, mostly children and the elderly died in massacres in north-central Burkina Faso in early November. The perpetrators remain unknown and the EU and the United States have called for an investigation.
Opposition Boycott and Voter Skepticism Cast Shadow on Madagascar’s Presidential Election/in /by
The political tensions in Madagascar have been escalating for months, marked by intense confrontations between the opposition and the incumbent president, Andry Rajoelina, who is seeking re-election at the age of 49.
Socialist Parliamentarians Condemn Harshened Immigration Law as “Indignant”/in /by
The upcoming weeks are likely to witness heated debates in the National Assembly as the fate of the immigration bill hangs in the balance, with opposing factions grappling for political influence and the direction of the nation's policies on immigration.
Tanzania: PM Urges NMB to Continue Bankrolling Oil and Gas Sectors/in /by
[Daily News] Lindi -- LINDI: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged NMB Bank to continue lending to entrepreneurs and businesspersons involved in the oil and gas sectors in order to help them take advantage of more opportunities in the industry.
Nigeria: NNPC Ltd Speaks On Brand Name, Logo/in /by
[Premium Times] "We also appeal for consistency and uniformity in the use of the company's brand name which is NNPC Ltd, and not NNPCL or any other variant," Mr Soneye said.
Nigeria: the ruling party consolidates its hegemony by winning local elections/in /by
Nigeria's ruling party emerged victorious in two of the country's three states that were electing their governors on Saturday, in polls marred by violence and accusations of electoral fraud.
Uganda’s Nyege Nyege festival successful amidst global travel concerns/in /by
Uganda's unique cultural performances and styles took center stage, with participants from various walks of life defiantly attending despite the foreign advisories.
Kenya: Nations negotiate terms of plastics treaty in Nairobi/in /by
"To deal with plastic pollution, humanity must change. We must change the way we consume, the way we produce and how we dispose our waste. This is the reality of our world. Change is inevitable. This treaty, this instrument that we are working on, is the first domino in this change." William Ruto