Africa
Ethiopia talks with rebel group OLA end without deal
The Ethiopian government says the latest round of peace talks with the rebel group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has failed...
Uganda probes unidentified illness as 12 die
Ugandan health authorities are investigating an unidentified disease outbreak that has killed at least 12 people in a span of...
Democracy has failed in Africa — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, declared that Western Liberal Democracy has failed in Africa because it was ‘forced’ on the...
Israel recalls its ambassador to South Africa for consultations
Israel has recalled for consultations its ambassador to South Africa following the "latest statements from South Africa", Israel's Foreign Ministry...
Madagascar President Rajoelina cements lead in boycotted election
Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has cemented his lead in an election marked by low turnout and an opposition boycott,...
Gabon’s junta pays first instalment of debt-for-nature fund money – TNC
The junta that seized power in Gabon in August has paid the first instalment of conservation fund money that forms...
Malawi’s President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended with immediate effect all international travel for himself and his government in a bid...
Liberia election result: George Weah and Joseph Boakai in neck and neck race
With results in from more than 85% of polling stations in Liberia's run-off election, opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is slightly...
Sudan civil war: Darfur’s Jem rebels join army fight against RSF
Two rebel groups from Sudan's Darfur region say they will fight alongside the army in the country's civil war. This...
