African News
Guinea govt urged not to disrupt internet access as country holds elections
By: African News Agency 16th October 2020 The Committee to Protect Journalists said on Friday it had joined 35 other press freedom and human rights organisations in urging authorities in... →
SA’s extreme inequality could erupt – Joel Netshitenzhe 
By: Thabi Madiba 15th October 2020 Democracy without socio-economic rights is ineffectual and South Africa’s extreme inequality is untenable and threatening to erupt as the poor... →
Angola takes assets from two generals close to former president
By: Reuters 15th October 2020 Angolan prosecutors have taken control of assets ranging from factories to residences belonging to two close allies of former President Jose... →
European Union agrees to help Mozambique tackle insurgency – statement
By: Reuters 15th October 2020 The European Union has granted Mozambique's request for assistance in tackling a wave of attacks in the country's north by rebels with links to... →
Uganda presidential hopeful Bobi Wine says security forces raided his office
By: Reuters 14th October 2020 Ugandan presidential hopeful Bobi Wine, also a pop star and lawmaker, said on Wednesday security forces had raided his office and taken away... →
Nigeria's President Buhari says police abuses will be punished
By: Reuters 12th October 2020 Nigeria's government will bring police officers responsible for misconduct and wrongful acts to justice, President Muhammadu Buhari said in a... →
Kenya partially reopens schools, six months after COVID closed them
By: Reuters 12th October 2020 Kenyan schoolchildren in grades four, eight and 12 returned to class on Monday, ending a months-long closure of all educational institutions in the... →
Stung by the pandemic, Ethiopia boosts health budget 46%, PM says
By: Reuters 12th October 2020 Ethiopia has raised its health budget by 46% this year after the coronavirus crisis exposed the need for more equipment, facilities and personnel,... →
