Zimbabwe frees over 4,000 prisoners/in /by
A large presidential amnesty saw the release of about a fifth of all prisoners in the Zimbabwe Thursday (May. 18). Violent criminals as well as those serving time for robbery, treason and public order and security offences were excluded.
DRC: 4 dead in militia attack near Virunga Park/in /by
Three rangers and a technician were killed in the attack on their convoy by gunmen on Thursday near Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said.
Morocco: imprisoned journalist says he is “victim of persecution”/in /by
Moroccan journalist Taoufik Bouachrine, imprisoned since 2018, is suffering "ill-treatment" from the prison administration, his family said on Thursday, who are worried about the deterioration of his state of health and call for "urgent intervention ".
Burkina: demonstration for “more security” after an attack/in /by
Several hundred people demonstrated Thursday in Nouna, a major city in western Burkina Faso, plagued by jihadist violence, to demand more security after the death of six residents on Tuesday, residents told AFP.
2023 AMVCA kicks off with a spectacular cultural display/in /by
The event which took place in Lagos, was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture and beauty.
Ghana welcomes IMF $3bn bail out package to ease economic hardship in the country/in /by
“Ghana’s IMF board approval is far from a magic solution wand, what it is however is a crucial first step on the necessary journey of strong reforms, inclusive growth and relentless pursuit of our growth agenda, geared towards restoring our economy to a place of strength, prosperity and resilience.
U17 AFCON: Morocco, Senegal eye first continental trophy/in /by
Senegal will play Morocco on Friday. The final will kick-off at 9 PM GMT at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. Just like Senegal who dominated Group A, Morocco topped group B. Both squads went through penalty shoot outs to carve their way to the final.
Malawi authorities arrest more than 400 refugees/in /by
The crackdown came two months after the government issued an ultimatum for the refugees to return to Dzaleka, an overcrowded refugee camp north of the city
Thousands displaced as death toll climbs in central Nigeria clashes/in /by
Thousands have been displaced in central Nigeria as clashes between herders and farmers are ongoing and armed individuals reportedly wreak havoc. The violence erupted on Monday, with an initial death toll of 30, in several villages of Plateau State. It is now estimated at 85.
Zimbabwe: A fleet of Russian helicopters for disaster management, policing/in /by
According to the Zimbabwean presidential communication office, of the 18 helicopters delivered 12 are air ambulances while 6 are designed for law enforcement. The fleet will officially reach 32 by year 2025.