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The Central African Republic's top court has cancelled plans for a committee to rewrite the constitution. It marks a setback for President Faustin Touadera who was thought to be seeking a third term in office. President of the Central…

At least 86 migrants have died after the boat they were travelling in sank off Syria's coast. Twenty survivors were taken to the hospital, while rescuers continue to search for missing passengers. Officials said Lebanese, Syrian and…

The US says it will ease internet restrictions on Iran. The ease of internet restrictions is meant to counter Tehran's clampdown on protests which were sparked by a woman's death in police custody. "We are going to help make sure the…

The leaders of Mozambique and Tanzania have signed defense and security agreements aimed at fighting terrorism and crime along their shared border. No details were released on the content of the agreements signed during a visit to Maputo…

President William Ruto has called on rich countries and global lenders to review debt owed by poorer African nations while addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Kenyan president said the heavy burden of debt…

The Africa Aerospace, and Defence, AAD 2022 has opened at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, South Africa. This comes after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 health crisis. The Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2022 is an…

East African countries have issued alerts after the announcement of an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda. Neighbouring Tanzania said it had already placed surveillance teams at key entry points including airports and border…

Uganda's health ministry has confirmed six new Ebola cases. This comes after officials confirmed an outbreak in the country earlier in the week. The new cases were reported in the central district of Mubende where a 24-year-old man…

The Chadian rights activist, Nodjigoto Charbonnel, has been awarded the 2022 Rafto Prize for his work supporting victims of torture. The Norwegian foundation praised the work of his Youth for Peace organisation, AJPNV to try to abolish…

The European Union has criticises Eritrea’s offensive in Tigray The Union says the reported movement of Eritrean troops into northern Ethiopian region of Tigray will only serve to escalate the conflict. EU foreign affairs and security…