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Tens of thousands of people have taken refuge in camps near the eastern DR Congo city of Goma because of increased violence blamed on M23 rebels, which the UN, United States and others say gets support from Rwanda. By ALEXIS HUGUET AFP

US blames Rwanda for deadly attack on displaced camp in DR C...

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The United States has accused Rwanda of involvement in a deadly attack on a ...

AFP - SIMON WOHLFAHRT

French prosecutors probe TotalEnergies over deadly Mozambiqu...

17 hours ago

French prosecutors said on Saturday they were investigating TotalEnergies f ...

In a video uploaded November 2022, journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, who is appealing a two-year prison sentence, talks about the popularity of his online show, Muxiyediin Show. Screenshot: nimcaan ilkacaseYouTube

Ethiopian journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi sentenced t...

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Nairobi, May 3, 2024— The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopi ...

TotalEnergies is accused of involuntary manslaughter and non-assistence to people in danger. By Christophe ARCHAMBAULT AFP

France probes TotalEnergies over 2021 Mozambique attack

May 4, 2024

French prosecutors said Saturday they were investigating oil giant TotalEne ...

At least 155 people have lost their lives in floods in Tanzania, the government said last month. By - AFP

Flood-hit Kenya and Tanzania buffeted by tropical cyclone

May 4, 2024

Coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania were buffeted by heavy rains and high ...

Members of the Kenya Red Cross have been involved in rescue efforts. By LUIS TATO AFP

Flood-hit Kenya and Tanzania on alert as cyclone nears

May 4, 2024

Kenya and Tanzania were on alert on Saturday for a cyclone heading towards ...

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty against 11 soldiers on trial for desertion in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Glody MURHABAZI AFP

Eight DR Congo troops handed desertion death sentence

May 3, 2024

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo's war-torn east on Fri ...

The policy has led to legal challenges and street protests. By HENRY NICHOLLS AFP

UK pencils in early July for first Rwanda deportations

May 3, 2024

The UK government has told the High Court in London that it expects the fir ...

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May 3, 2024

Prosecutors had sought the death penalty against 11 soldiers on trial for desertion in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Glody MURHABAZI AFP Eight DR Congo troops handed desertion death sentence

May 2, 2024

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, transitional president of Chad, is widely expected to win the May 6 presidential election. By Joris Bolomey AFPFile Like father, like son: Africa's longest-serving leaders

May 1, 2024

The returned Ghana Ashanti royal artefacts will be on long-term loan from the British museums. By Nipah Dennis AFP Ghana's Asante king displays return of looted treasures

Apr 29, 2024

African Influencers for Development rally behind continents largest initiative to support innovation ecosystem African Influencers for Development rally behind continent’s largest initiative ...

Apr 29, 2024

Ex-president Jacob Zuma is an unpredictable election opponent to the ruling ANC. By Phill Magakoe AFPFile S. Africa's ex-president Zuma makes surprise comeback

Apr 28, 2024

Faure Gnassingbe has been in power for nearly 20 years. By Ludovic MARIN AFPFile Togo split over controversial reform on eve of vote

Apr 28, 2024

Supporters of opposition party Dynamics for the Majority of the People DMP took party in closing rallies below Monday's election. By Dodo ADOGLI AFP Togo ruling party, opposition close campaigns before key vote

Apr 26, 2024

Ibrahim Traore seized power in Burkina Faso in a September 2022 coup. By OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT AFPFile Junta-led Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for two weeks

Apr 26, 2024

Critics believe Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe will use constitutional reforms to stay in power longer. By PIUS UTOMI EKPEI AFP Togo leader Gnassingbe follows father's political playbook

Apr 24, 2024

Flooded roads in Nairobi caused traffic chaos. By Tony KARUMBA AFP 10 dead as floods wreak havoc in Kenyan capital

Apr 24, 2024

An estimated 60,000 people have been severely affected by the flash floods, according to the Nairobi county governor's office. By SIMON MAINA AFP Four dead as floods wreak havoc in Kenyan capital

Apr 24, 2024

President Faure Gnassingbe C has been accused by Togo's opposition of seeking to use constitutional reform to extend his grip on power. By Kola Sulaimon AFP Critics fear Togo reforms leave little room for change in election

Apr 23, 2024

Kabylia declares independence from Algeria Kabylia declares independence from Algeria

Apr 23, 2024

AFP - JOHN WESSELS Senegal's new leader calls for a rethink of the country's relationship with the ...

Apr 23, 2024

The end of House of Lords opposition to the Rwanda plan is a rare victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. By Toby Melville POOLAFP Migrant detentions set to begin after parliament passes UK-Rwanda plan

Apr 23, 2024

REUTERS - Isabel Infantes UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill

Apr 22, 2024

All aboard! A wooden whaler passes by on the Congo River, near the capital Kinshasa. By Arsene Mpiana AFP Up the Congo River on an eventful voyage aboard 'God's Miracle'

Apr 22, 2024

Protesters hold banners reading 'Gas, oil, zircon, iron, gold, fish, salt, forest, land, country' during a march in 2019. By Seyllou AFP Senegal's renegotiation of oil, mining contracts is 'risky': experts

Apr 22, 2024

Military spending rose across the globe with particularly large increases in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute SIPRI. By Menahem KAHANA AFP Conflicts push military spending to 'all-time high': report

Apr 21, 2024

Africa should invest in Science, technology and innovation to build a prosperous, just and sustainable future Africa should invest in Science, technology and innovation to build a prosperous...