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Sudan: State disintegration looms if war is not resolved – Al-Burhan/in /by
The head of Sudan’s army warned Thursday (Aug. 31) that country will be divided if the nearly 5-month long conflict between the military and rival paramilitary force is not resolved. Previous talks between the warring sides haven't produced a lasting ceasefire.
Life slowly resumes in Gabon’s capital after coup/in /by
While some parts of Gabon's capital, Libreville, remain quiet following Wednesday's coup, traders at the Mont-Bouet market have resumed their activities.
Gabon’s opposition calls on military to complete counting of ballots/in /by
Gabon's opposition grouping has called on the country's new military leaders to complete counting ballots from last weekend's elections saying it believes this will show it won.
African Union suspends Gabon following military coup/in /by
The African Union's Peace and Security Council said Thursday it had decided to "immediately suspend" Gabon following the military coup this week.
Survivors of Johannesburg fire speak of difficulty getting out of building/in /by
An estimated 200 people were living in the abandoned five-storey building when the blaze broke out.
Can Africa count on an expanded BRICS? [Business Africa]/in /by
Beginning January 2024, membership of the BRICS will grow from five to eleven countries. Collectively, the bloc will be responsible for nearly 30% of global GDP and 43% of global oil production. Underrepresented in global forums, African countries want to forge closer ties with BRICS+
Gabon: Analyst says “external force not likely behind coup”/in /by
"Very few people could imagine that we would end up with a coup d’état. And this is due just to the stronghold of the Bongo family and the Bongo system and the administrative machine in Gabon, the electoral machine, but also the security apparatus...." Institute for Security Studies Africa
Gabon: General Oligui to be sworn in as “transitional president” on Monday/in /by
Gabon's new strongman, General Brice Oligui Nguema, who overthrew Ali Bongo Ondimba, will be sworn in as "transitional president" before the Constitutional Court on Monday September 4, the putschists announced on Thursday.
Niger’s junta instructs police to expel French ambassador/in /by
As tensions between France and Niger continue, Niamey has cancelled the French ambassador's visa and instructed the police to expel him.
South Africa: Authorities vow to investigate deadly fire and bring culprits to book/in /by
”If there is an official of the city who would be found to have contravened or to have neglected their responsibilities, heads will roll",” says Lebogang Maile, MEC for Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development for Gauteng.