UK Foreign Minister in Ghana for regional tour/in /by
The U.K.'s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly arrived in Ghana on Monday for the start of a four-day visit of three African countries focused on strengthening "future-focused, mutually beneficial" partnerships.
Morocco wins ‘ball juggling’ show in La Francophonie games Kinshasa/in /by
"Between us and Ivory Coast it came down to the small details, that's experience. In the final, they were very, very good, they played very, very well but there were small details that we played on and we did it." Yacine Saidini, freestyler, Moroccan team
Niger: France denies accusations of military intervention/in /by
"We must dismantle the intox and not fall into the trap", also reacted the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, about the anti-French slogans which notably flourished during a demonstration in front of the French Embassy in Niamey on Sunday.
Gims cancels concert in Tunisia over treatment of refugees/in /by
"I cannot maintain my visit to Tunisia, scheduled for August 11," he added. "I don't know where the solutions are. But this extreme distress is unbearable."
Gunfire heard in centre of Burkina capital Ouagadougou/in /by
The gunfire began to be heard at around 00:45 (local time and GMT) in the heart of the Burkinabe capital, before ceasing around 40 minutes later.
Senegal: two killed in protests following Sonko’s detention/in /by
The detention of Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday sparked new protests, killing two in the southern city of Ziguinchor.
Unraveling Kenya’s deadly protests and gov’t recent fight with the press/in /by
The Kenyan media fraternity has also not been spared with government officials claiming they sympathize with the opposition. The media refute these allegations.
Mali and Burkina Faso warn against any foreign military intervention in Niger/in /by
Mali said that they stand together with Burkina Faso to defend Niger and further warned that any foreign military intervention in Niamey will be considered a declaration of war on both nations with Niger.
Senegal: Internet restricted as Sonko faces new charges and detention/in /by
The party of the embattled Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, PASTEF, has criticized the latest move by the government to open up new charges against him
Senegal: opposition politician Ousmane Sonko charged and remanded in custody/in /by
Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday was charged with fomenting insurrection, three days after being arrested at his home, one of his lawyers said.