Rwanda sends 300 troops for UN mission in CAR
Bangui – Rwanda has sent 300 troops to reinforce United Nations peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, where they... Read more
5 Aug, 2021
US aid chief urges Tigray rebels to exit border regions
Addis Ababa – US aid chief Samantha Power has called on rebel forces to “immediately” withdraw from two regions... Read more
4 Aug, 2021
South Sudan’s VP Riek Machar deposed by party, rival leaders say
Juba – South Sudan’s vice president Riek Machar has been ousted as head of his party and its armed... Read more
4 Aug, 2021
Namibian medallist reopens athletics ‘intersex’ debate
Tokyo – At just 18 years of age and with an Olympic silver medal in the bank, Christine Mboma... Read more
4 Aug, 2021
Nigeria files fresh terrorism charges against Shia cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky
Kano – Nigeria has filed fresh terrorism charges against a Shia Muslim cleric, Ibrahim Zakzaky, a prosecution lawyer said... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
Both sides in Cameroon conflict must protect civilians, says HRW
Yaounde – Human Rights Watch on Monday urged authorities in Cameroon to protect civilians caught up in a conflict... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
Tanzania opposition arrests dent hopes of political change
Dar es Salaam – When Samia Suluhu Hassan took up the reins of power in Tanzania four months ago,... Read more
2 Aug, 2021
‘Still so unreal’ – Tatjana Schoenmaker ‘shocked’ at record-breaking gold
Tokyo – South African Tatjana Schoenmaker said it felt “so unreal” after she smashed the long-standing women’s 200m breaststroke... Read more
1 Aug, 2021
France clears extradition of Burkina ex-leader’s brother Francois Compaore
Paris – France on Friday cleared the extradition of Francois Compaore, the brother of Burkina Faso’s former president, to... Read more
1 Aug, 2021
In Tunis cafes, cynicism saps opposition to president’s power grab
Tunis – Under a blazing Tunis sun, cafe owner Radhi al-Chawich is chatting amicably with customers when he lets... Read more
31 Jul, 2021
