Politics Heavy fighting kills 20 in region bordering Tigray, says official Addis Ababa – At least 20 civilians have been killed and tens of thousands displaced in “heavy fighting” between... Read more 22 Jul, 2021
News Tight security in Nkandla as Jacob Zuma attends brother’s funeral Soldiers manned the road leading to former South African president Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home where he is attending his... Read more 22 Jul, 2021
Politics Key Tanzanian opposition leader Freeman Mbowe ‘to face terror charges’ Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s main opposition party said on Thursday that its leader Freeman Mbowe and other members could be... Read more 22 Jul, 2021
News Assassination bid on Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina foiled Antananarivo – The prosecutor general’s office in Madagascar has said it foiled an assassination attempt on President Andry Rajoelina,... Read more 22 Jul, 2021
News SA’s jailed Jacob Zuma to attend brother’s funeral Durban – South Africa’s jailed ex-president Jacob Zuma was granted compassionate leave from prison on Thursday so he can... Read more 22 Jul, 2021
Politics I Coast leader Ouattara, ex-rival Laurent Gbagbo to meet for first talks Abidjan – Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara will meet his predecessor and former rival Laurent Gbagbo on July 27... Read more 22 Jul, 2021
News Corruption trial for Mozambique ex-leader’s son set for August Maputo – Nineteen defendants including a former president’s son linked to a massive corruption scandal that plunged Mozambique into its... Read more 22 Jul, 2021
Coronavirus Tunisia PM blasts ‘mess’ after sacking health minister Tunis – Tunisia’s government stumbled deeper into crisis on Wednesday over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, after premier... Read more 21 Jul, 2021
Politics Al-Shabaab jihadists issue threat as Somalia elections loom Mogadishu – Somalia al-Shabaab jihadists have warned politicians against taking part in elections due to kick off this month after... Read more 21 Jul, 2021
Politics Leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party Freeman Mbowe arrested Nairobi – The leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party Freeman Mbowe and other members were arrested early on Wednesday... Read more 21 Jul, 2021