Africa
Kenya’s president withdraws tax plan after deadly protest
Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw...
Kenya Faces Economic and Political Crisis Amid Protests
Kenya's President William Ruto, who came to power with strong populist support, now faces significant challenges as anti-government protests escalate....
Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests
At least five protesters have been shot dead by police in Kenya and a section of parliament has gone up...
Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row
Famous Malian singer Rokia Traoré has been arrested at the main international airport in Italy's capital Rome over a conviction...
Niger confirms anti-junta rebels behind oil attack
Niger’s junta has confirmed that rebels damaged an oil pipeline carrying crude oil to neighbouring Benin. The Patriotic Liberation Front,...
Elephant kills American tourist in Zambia
A US tourist from New Mexico was killed by an elephant, after it attacked her vehicle while parked during a...
Top comedian sworn in as Malawi’s vice-president
Top comedian-turned-politician Micheal Usi has been sworn as Malawi’s vice-president at a ceremony held in parliament in the capital, Lilongwe....
Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours
An attack that reportedly killed over 100 soldiers on an army base in Burkina Faso has snowballed into speculation about...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows ‘new era’ at inauguration
South Africa has begun a "new era", President Cyril Ramaphosa announced as he was sworn in for a second full...
Kenya scraps bread tax as protesters tear-gassed
Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year's controversial finance bill, including a 16% levy on bread, after...
