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Tanzanians vote in polls the opposition says is rigged/in /by
About 31 million people were eligible to cast their ballots for more than 80,000 street and village leaders.
Central African Republic: 10 dead in an ambush near a diamond mine/in /by
In the Central African Republic, gunmen killed six motorcycle taxi drivers and four of their customers near the diamond-mining town of Bria, authorities said Tuesday.
Former ManCity striker nominated by Georgian Dream party for the presidential post/in /by
The governing party in Georgia on Wednesday picked a former footballer as its candidate for the country's new president following its controversial election victory that has sparked protests and led to the opposition parties' boycott of the parliament.
Tate Modern showcases how artists have used technology to dream up the future/in /by
Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works.
WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India/in /by
Ndugulile served as a member of parliament for Kigamboni Constituency in Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam. He was also the East African country's health assistant minister between 2017-2020 and the information and communication minister until 2021.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese return to south following ceasefire/in /by
The ceasefire between Israeli and Hezbollah, which came into effect at four in the morning local time, appears to be holding.
Risk of floods in Ghana’s capital of Accra blamed on city planning/in /by
Environmental groups in Ghana are sounding the alarm over the capital city Accra's vulnerability to flooding. They are urging the government to prioritise flood defenses and come up with other preventative measures.
Chad: UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers/in /by
Speaking on condition of anonimity, Sudanese women and girls who found refuge in Chad alleged humanitarian workers and local security forces had sexually exploited them. The men allegedly offered money, easier access to assistance or jobs.
Mali arrests top politician for criticizing Burkina Faso’s ruling junta/in /by
N'Djim had claimed on the Joliba TV News broadcaster on Sunday that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, a close ally of Mali, made up evidence of a foiled coup in November.
Tanzania building collapse: Rescue efforts end, death toll rises to 29/in /by
Investigations are ongoing, spokesperson Thobias Makoba told reporters. The owner of the building in the Kariakoo area of Tanzania's economic hub was arrested.