Madagascar opposition denounce “illegitimate electoral process”/in /by
Madagascar's opposition presidential candidates have held a major rally in Antananarivo denouncing what they describe as an "illegitimate electoral process" ahead of November elections.
Kenya and Angola call on M23 rebels in DRC to move to a military garrison/in /by
The presidents of Kenya and Angola have called on M23 militia fighting government forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to facilitate peace in the region by moving to a military garrison.
DRC: Former prisoner promoted to rank of general in army reshuffle/in /by
A former military aide who spent some 20 years in prison for his alleged role in the assassination of DRC president Laurent Kabila, has been promoted to rank of brigadier general.
South Africans celebrate Springboks nail-biting win against England/in /by
South Africans on Saturday night celebrated the Springboks nail-biting 16-15 win against England in the last minutes of the game.
Springboks into the Rugby World Cup final after thriller win against England/in /by
There was a collective sigh of relief across South Africa on Saturday as the Springboks won their nail-biting Rugby World Cup semi-final match against England in the last minutes of the game.
Gabon: Former Bongo’s chief of staff released from prison/in /by
Ali Bongo Ondimba's former chief of staff was finally released from prison on October 20, after spending nearly four years in solitary confinement and more than a week after his confrontation with Sylvia Bongo Ondimba.
UN chief urges ceasefire to end Gaza’s ‘godawful nightmare’/in /by
UN chief Antonio Guterres pleaded Saturday for a "humanitarian ceasefire" in the war between Israel and Hamas militants that has devastated much of Gaza, demanding "action to end this godawful nightmare".
Chadians seek justice one year after deadly protests against junta/in /by
The crackdown on the peaceful march on October 20, 2022, left some 60 people dead, according to the government, and over 300, according to the organizers.
French troops to leave Niger by year’s end-French general/in /by
The commander of France's forces in the Sahel said Friday that 1,500 French soldiers would leave Niger by December 31, a timeframe announced by French President Emmanuel Macron late last month.
Thousands show up for first African Football League match in Tanzania/in /by
Euphoric supporters of the Simba Sports Club proudly wore their teams red and white colors as they line up for tickets for the first match of the much-awaited African Football League, hosted by Tanzania, between their team and Egypt's Al Ahly team, in Dar es Salaam's Benjamin Mkapa National stadium.