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
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare fails drug test, out of Olympics
Tokyo – Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been barred from the Olympics after failing a drug test, the first... Read more
31 Jul, 2021
Waste pickers fear for future at Senegalese mega dump
Dakar – Scores of pickers move along a raised platform of rubbish, scooping up pieces of plastic with iron... Read more
29 Jul, 2021
Court to rule on illegal assets of E Guinea president son
Paris – France’s top appeals court on Wednesday rules on the conviction handed to the powerful son of the... Read more
28 Jul, 2021
Tanzania to begin Covid vaccination drive Wednesday
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s health ministry said it will begin a mass vaccination drive on Wednesday, in a... Read more
27 Jul, 2021
Springboks aim to defy history after first Test defeat
Cape Town – The Springboks will be seeking to defy history after losing the first Test against the British... Read more
25 Jul, 2021
