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South Africa: transport strike paralyses Cape Town, three dead/in /by
The port and tourist city of Cape Town has been paralysed for several days by a collective taxi strike, which has taken a violent turn in South Africa's largest city with three deaths reported, the police announced on Monday.
Senegalese embattled opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hospitalized/in /by
Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, on hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last month, was admitted to hospital in Dakar Sunday, his lawyer and supporters said
Niger junta appoints new prime minister/in /by
Niger's military coup leaders announced the appointment of Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as prime minister on Monday evening in a statement read out on national television, at a time when the international community is seeking to restore constitutional order.
Mali, Burkina Faso, sends delegation to Niger in solidarity/in /by
The primary objective of this delegation is to demonstrate unwavering support for the people of Niger, whom they refer to as "brotherly." The delegation is scheduled to arrive in Niamey on Monday, according to the Nigerien foreign ministry
New constitution in C.Africa opens door for Touadera’s third term/in /by
These "provisional" results must be ratified by the constitutional court, which is scheduled to publish the definitive outcome on August 27.
13 Ghanaians successfully complete 10,000km drive from Accra to London/in /by
The expedition involved an array of vehicles, including a Mercedez Benz G-Wagon, a Toyota Landcruisers (V8), Lexus RX 350, and a Ford F150 Raptor.
Senegal expels Ousmane Sonko’s French lawyer/in /by
Branco faces terrorism, conspiracy and public order charges, similar to charges against his client Sonko, who is in custody accused of plotting an insurrection - part of a long-running standoff with the authorities that he says is p
Niger coup: Anxiety, defiance as ECOWAS schedules meeting after ultimatum expires/in /by
"We are not worried because we rely on our army. The Nigerian army is not an army to be neglected. They are responsible people. We all know them about the community in the space of the Union, the African Union. We know them, they are not people to be neglected, really." Ousséini Tiani, mechanic
Rwanda genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga should be considered for release: UN Judges/in /by
Former tycoon Kabuga, who is 88 according to officials but claims to be 90, is accused of setting up a hate broadcaster that fuelled the 1994 slaughter of around 800,000 people.
Families of victims of 1998 attack on US embassy Nairobi renew demand for reparations/in /by
"It has not been easy but with God's grace we are here 25 years. We have not been compensated but we are seeking for compensation. Of which money cannot compensate your health, cannot compensate the injuries, but it can ease your life. That's what we are looking for. " Teresia Karanja