Nigeria: those behind drone strike to be “punished”/in /by
The Nigerian government promised on Thursday to "punish" those responsible for the accidental bombing of civilians last Sunday in the north-west of the country, at a time when the army is under fire from civil society.
Analysis: The stakes and reasons behind Zimbabwe’s upcoming by-elections/in /by
Zimbabwe's main opposition party (CCC) was left bruised after August's elections which saw President Emmerson Mnangagwa secure re-election. The CCC's disappointments continued when a contested politician triggered the expulsion of some of the party's MPs and that the Speaker ordered by-elections.
Food Insecurity Intensifies in Eastern Africa, a Consequence of Climate Shocks/in /by
Food insecurity in eastern Africa is worsening due to a combination of drought followed by devastating floods brought on by the El Niño phenomenon, according to a report from the World Food Programme.
East African force begins withdrawal from DRC/in /by
Nearly 300 Kenyan soldiers from this force, whose mandate ends on December 8, had already left Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, last Sunday.
Halle Berry describes creative freedom with her production company as ’empowering’/in /by
as I sit here today, having Halle Holly, that has moved my needle because now I do get to decide what projects I do. I get to, you know, find a book that I love and say, 'Oh, I want to make this into a screenplay.' Halle Berry, actor/producer
UK allocates additional £100 million to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda/in /by
The revelation of the increased funding came shortly after Chancellor Rishi Sunak's commitment to revive the plan following the resignation of the immigration minister.
AFCON 2023: Yamoussoukro stadium is ready to host the event/in /by
Yamoussoukro is one of five Ivorian cities preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in January. Yamoussoukro's stadium is ready, according to its officials, and the city's monuments, including its basilica, are being restored for the occasion.
Tanzania: Landslide death toll rises to 76/in /by
At least 76 people were killed in landslides caused by heavy rains in northern Tanzania last week, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who visited the scene, said on Thursday.
Burundi: Parliament validates new electoral commission, opposition criticizes/in /by
Burundi's National Assembly approved the composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) by a large majority on Thursday, with the opposition denouncing a "violation of procedure".
Egypt: election preparations get underway/in /by
Egypt is busy preparing for its presidential election which will take place from Sunday 10 to Tuesday 12, with the result expected on December 18.