Africa
Nigerians outraged by president’s new plane
Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when...
No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials
Gabon's interim president who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from...
Libya’s central bank halts operations after director kidnapped
Libya's central bank has announced the suspension of all its operations after a senior employee was kidnapped in the capital...
Sudan peace talks start – but neither side shows up
Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan's 16-month war have started although neither warring side has entered the negotiating room....
Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown
Tanzanian police have arrested prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other opposition officials, the Chadema party has said. It said...
Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win
Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda's president after winning 99% of the vote in...
Miss South Africa contestant pulls out amid nationality row
The Miss South Africa beauty contestant at the centre of a nationality row has withdrawn from the competition, saying she...
Niger’s junta cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine
Niger has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, a move which signals a burgeoning rift between some West African states and...
Rwanda shuts 4,000 churches in safety crackdown
More than 4,000 churches have been closed down over the last month in Rwanda for failing to comply with health...
Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after ‘hunger’ protest
A curfew has been imposed in Nigeria's second-biggest state, Kano, after protests against the high cost of living were "hijacked...
