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UN rights chief warns of catastrophe in Sudan's al-Fashir
17th May 2024 The United Nations human rights chief said on Friday he was "horrified" by escalating violence near Sudan's al-Fashir and held discussions this... →
Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide
17th May 2024 Israel defended the military necessity of its Gaza offensive on Friday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after South Africa asked judges... →
'Israel must be stopped' in Gaza, South Africa tells World Court
17th May 2024 South Africa urged the UN's top court on Thursday to order a halt to Israel's offensive on Rafah, saying attacks on the southern Gaza city "must be... →
Kenyan lawyers seek contempt ruling over govt plan to deploy police to Haiti
17th May 2024 Kenyan lawyers and their opposition party have asked a court to hold the government in contempt over plans to deploy police to Haiti, their filing... →
Senegalese prime minister criticises French military bases on territory
17th May 2024 Senegal's prime minister Ousmane Sonko raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country on Thursday in a... →
Russia plans big dairy export push in North Africa, Middle East and Asia
16th May 2024 Russia plans to grow its presence in the global dairy products market by increasing supplies by 15-20% annually with a big push into Arab countries... →
Tunisian lawyers go on strike, protest against alleged police abuse
16th May 2024 Tunisian lawyers began a one-day nationwide strike on Thursday, with hundreds taking to the streets of the capital, to protest against the recent... →
ANC walks political tightrope over coal plant shutdowns
16th May 2024 In a ward where South Africa's governing African National Congress won handily in local elections three years ago, party campaign worker Poppy... →
Swiss court jails Gambian ex-minister for crimes against humanity
15th May 2024 A Swiss court on Wednesday convicted a former government minister from Gambia of crimes against humanity under ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh and jailed... →
More than half of Zimbabwean population will need food aid, cabinet says
15th May 2024 More than half of Zimbabwe's population will need food aid this year following a devastating drought that led to widespread crop failure as... →
As pollution kills, Africa needs billions for climate-ready stoves
14th May 2024 Despite her well-honed sales pitch, Aanu Ajayi is often met by scepticism when out selling energy-efficient stoves in the Nigerian city of Lagos -... →
Tunisia extends the detention of two journalists, lawyers begin a strike
13th May 2024 Tunisia's public prosecutor extended on Monday the detention of two journalists, while lawyers began a one-day strike to protest against the arrest... →
Chad opposition leader Masra files challenge against presidential election result
13th May 2024 Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra has lodged a legal appeal with the country's constitutional council to challenge the preliminary result of... →
Key issues for South African voters in wide open 2024 election
13th May 2024 South Africans will vote in a national election on May 29 with an unprecedented sense of uncertainty about the outcome, as polls suggest the... →
Zuma in court seeking right to run in South Africa's pivotal election
10th May 2024 South Africa's top court began hearing legal arguments on Friday on whether ex-president Jacob Zuma can run for parliament, a case whose outcome... →
Mozambique's president says northern town under Islamist attack
10th May 2024 Mozambique's army is fighting Islamist insurgents who launched a major attack on the northern town of Macomia on Friday morning, President Filipe... →
IMF maintains Nigeria growth forecast at 3.3% for 2024
9th May 2024 The International Monetary Fund on Thursday maintained its growth forecast of 3.3% for Nigeria's economy for 2024, up from 2.9% last year, citing a... →
In surprise move, Somalia asks UN to end political mission
9th May 2024 Somalia's government has requested the termination of a United Nations political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms... →
Hope fades for 44 trapped in collapsed South Africa building
9th May 2024 Relatives of 44 construction workers trapped under a collapsed building in the South African city of George faced a fourth day of anguished waiting... →
South African social safety net at crossroads as ANC support wanes
9th May 2024 South Africa's African National Congress, fighting to extend its 30-year grip on power in elections this month, would like to cast the government... →
Opposition alliance can win South African election, says chair
9th May 2024 An alliance of South African opposition parties can win a May 29 election and would bring significant change after 30 years of African National... →
Zuma faces dissent in new party as election nears
7th May 2024 Former South African President Jacob Zuma is facing an attempt to oust him from leadership positions in his new party, state broadcaster SABC... →
Rescuers search for survivors after South Africa building collapses
7th May 2024 Rescuers were using cranes, drills and their bare hands to try to reach dozens of people trapped when a multi-storey building being built in the... →
Dozens trapped in building collapse in South Africa
7th May 2024 Rescuers searched through the debris of a multi-storey building collapse in the South African city of George that left four people dead and dozens... →
Nigeria to charge levy on domestic transfers to fund cybersecurity
7th May 2024 Nigeria's central bank plans to charge a levy on domestic money transfers to help fund cybersecurity, it said. In a circular published late on... →
Mozambique's ruling party announces Chapo as presidential candidate
6th May 2024 Mozambique's ruling FRELIMO party has announced Daniel Chapo will be its presidential candidate in an election scheduled for October. FRELIMO has... →
Nigeria cuts back electricity sales to overseas customers to boost domestic supply
6th May 2024 Nigeria's electricity regulator has ordered the grid operator to cut back supplies to customers overseas to boost domestic supply. In a directive... →
Chad votes in first Sahel presidential poll since wave of coups
6th May 2024 Chadians lined up on Monday to vote three years after military leader Mahamat Idris Deby seized power, in the first presidential election in... →
South Africa inquiry blames authorities for neglect leading to deadly fire
6th May 2024 An inquiry into a fire that killed 77 people in Johannesburg last year blamed neglect by authorities for allowing a building to become a den for... →
Rand gains on stronger PMI data
6th May 2024 The South African rand was stronger in early trade on Monday, after private sector activity rose marginally in April. At 0724 GMT, the rand traded... →
Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
3rd May 2024 Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US defence official told Reuters, a move that... →
Chad prepares to vote in a coup-hit region, wary allies look on
3rd May 2024 Chad will hold presidential elections on Monday, making it the first in a string of coup-hit states across Central and West Africa to use the... →
Soccer star's murder highlights South Africa's crime problem as election nears
2nd May 2024 In the South African township where Luke Fleurs grew up, some friends joined gangs before they reached high school age, but Fleurs found another... →
Hamas delegation to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks - statement
2nd May 2024 A delegation from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is set to visit Egypt soon for further ceasefire talks in the Gaza war, the group said in a... →
Israel waiting on Hamas on proposed halt to fighting before sending team to Cairo
30th April 2024 Israel is waiting for Hamas to respond to proposals for a halt to the fighting in Gaza and a return of Israeli hostages before sending a team to... →
Egypt hopeful on Gaza talks, waiting for response, foreign minister says
30th April 2024 Egypt is hopeful about a proposal for a truce and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip but is waiting for a final response on the plan from... →
Egypt hopeful on Gaza talks, waiting for response, foreign minister says
29th April 2024 Egypt is hopeful about a proposal for a truce and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip but is waiting for a response on the plan from Israel... →
Togo votes for a new parliament with stronger say in governance
29th April 2024 Voting got under way in legislative elections in Togo on Monday following approval of constitutional reforms by the outgoing parliament that could... →
African leaders seek record World Bank financing to combat climate change
29th April 2024 African leaders on Monday called for rich countries to commit record contributions to a low-interest World Bank facility for developing nations... →
EU restricts visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals
29th April 2024 The European Union has decided to restrict its visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals due to a lack of co-operation from Ethiopia's government... →
Nigeria seeks managers for planned $10-billion diaspora fund
26th April 2024 Nigeria is seeking fund managers for a planned $10-billion diaspora fund that is aimed at attracting dollar inflows and foreign investment into the... →
