Countries

Hurt French interests fuelling pressure to hold elections, says Mali FM

Bamako – Mali’s foreign minister has suggested that tensions with France are running high because “we have hurt their... Read more

31 Jan, 2022

Countries

Malawi swears in new govt after sackings over graft

Lilongwe – Malawi’s new government was sworn in on Sunday after President Lazarus Chakwera’s surprise sacking of seven ministers... Read more

31 Jan, 2022

Countries

Sudanese anti-coup protester killed in security crackdown

Khartoum – Sudanese security forces killed a protester Sunday as they cracked down on thousands marching for civilian rule,... Read more

30 Jan, 2022

Burkina Faso

‘Good news’: Disgruntled Burkina workers welcome coup

Ouagadougou – In Burkina Faso, hundreds of workers are saying good riddance to an ousted president they say let... Read more

30 Jan, 2022

Burkina Faso

West African delegation meets Burkina Faso coup leader

Ouagadougou – A delegation from Ecowas met the leader of the ruling junta in Burkina Faso on Saturday, the... Read more

30 Jan, 2022

Burkina Faso

West Africa bloc suspends post-coup Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – West African leaders on Friday decided to suspend Burkina Faso from the regional  bloc following a coup,... Read more

29 Jan, 2022

Angola

Angolan president vows to battle graft ahead of elections

Luanda – Angola President Joao Lourenco on Friday set out his party’s agenda ahead of general elections due in August,... Read more

29 Jan, 2022

Countries

Malawi president fires seven ministers over graft

Lilongwe – Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday unveiled a new 30-member cabinet, dropping or demoting seven ministers, three days... Read more

29 Jan, 2022

Countries

West Africa bloc says Mali rulers seek to stay in power for years

Lagos – The West African bloc Ecowas on Friday accused Mali’s ruling junta of seeking to stay in power for... Read more

28 Jan, 2022

Burkina Faso

West African nations mull response to Burkina Faso coup

Ouagadougou – West African heads of state were set to gather on Friday to decide a response to this... Read more

28 Jan, 2022