Russian fighters to leave Burkina Faso for Ukraine
Russia is withdrawing 100 of its paramilitary officers from Burkina Faso to help in the war in Ukraine. They are ...
Tag: Africa
Feathers, flags and foam: Africa’s top shots
The cultural festival was held in the town of Loglogo, in Marsabit province. Egyptian entrepreneur Ibrahim Abougendy is reflected ...
SA billionaire overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data ...
World’s second-largest diamond found in Botswana
The second-largest diamond ever found - a rough 2,492-carat stone - has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine owned ...
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. ...
WHO declares Mpox global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the highly infectious disease Mpox a global health emergency, for the second time ...
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 ...
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 ...
Uganda protester sexually assaulted in police cell – lawyer
A Ugandan activist, one of dozens detained this week for participating in banned demonstrations, was sexually assaulted in custody, his ...
