Africa

Thousands of Sudanese took to the streets of the capital Khartoum and other cities across the country on Thursday to protest against the military coup and soaring prices for electricity, fuel and bread. Sudanese were again in the streets of the country. This time, not only to call for the …

Ethiopian opponent Dawud Ibsa, former leader of the Oromia Liberation Army (OLA), is no longer under house arrest, the BBC reported, citing party leader Shigut Geleta. The former rebel leader had been under house arrest since April 2021, according to Ethiopia’s electoral body, which demanded his release last week. “It’s …

At least 21 people have been killed and several others wounded in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in Niger, local media reported. The mayor of the town of Tera near Niger’s border with Burkina Faso said that gunmen on motorbikes had forced a bus to stop. They then ordered …

More than 1,000 anti-slavery campaigners from across West Africa are meeting in Mauritania at a time when there is a renewed effort to eradicate the practice. In a rare public comment on the issue, Mauritania’s human rights commissioner told delegates that fighting the practice was a constant and irreversible priority …

The South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has recognized Prince Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu as the new King of the Zulu community. Prince Misuzulu, 46, is the eldest son of the late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who died last year. Recognition from the president gives him legitimacy since some family members have …

The Russian Embassy in Kenya has issued a statement in which it blames Western sanctions for driving up the cost of living in Kenya. This comment comes after Kenya’s presidential spokesperson, Kanze Dena, had blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the soaring fuel and food prices in the country. But …

The death toll from Cyclone Gombe, which hit Mozambique last week, has risen to 53, authorities in Nampula province said on Thursday. Cyclone Gombe has affected tens of thousands of people since making a landfall last week. The cyclone has destroyed houses, local health centre, schools and crop fields. Mossuril …

The United States has increased the number of Somali officials under visa restrictions for undermining the country’s democratic process. The sanction comes after the country again failed to hold elections as planned. According to the new program, the election will take place at the end of the month. The names …

Gunmen on motorbikes raided a tomato factory in Kebbi State, western Nigeria, during which they killed six police officers and a civilian. According to a police spokesperson, the attackers wanted to kidnap foreign nationals working at the factory but were unable to. The region is grappling with armed motorbike gangs, …

High court in Ghana has ordered the release on bail of political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, charged with treason for making comments on social media about a coup. Barker-Vormawor has led protests against President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government under the banner “Fix The Country”. The Tema High Court ruled that he should …