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France has become the latest country to advise its citizens to leave Ethiopia as Tigrayan rebels say they are advancing closer to the capital Addis Ababa. Reports said. "All French nationals are formally urged to leave the…

Burkina Faso attack leaves at least 19 dead The authorities in Burkina Faso say nine members of the military and at least 10 civilians have been killed in an attack in the northern city of Foubé. Last week around 50 soldiers died…

Adolescent children in Kenya and Rwanda are now eligible to receive Pfizer Covid jabs as both countries kick off vaccine campaigns. Rwanda will be vaccinating children from the age of 12 and above from Tuesday while Kenya is…

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he was setting off, in person, to march on the battlefield, and to lead the defence of his country. His startling announcement came as rebel forces claimed they were advancing on at…

The country has recorded 1,886 new virus cases since Saturday and 22 deaths ahead of predicted fourth wave of Covid-19. Health Minister, Joe Phaahla has urged more people to get vaccinated. "We knew it was a matter of time before the…

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says he will now lead his troops “from the battle front” as the year-long conflict moves closer to the capital, Addis Ababa. "Starting tomorrow, I will mobilise to the front to…

The United States says it's encouraged by Sunday's deal reinstating the Sudanese prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok - but wants more progress before "restoring aid." The State Department repeated calls for all civilian…

Mauritus' first female chief justice has been sworn in. Bibi Rehana Mungly-Gulbul, 61, was appointed to head the Supreme Court by the president following consultations with the prime minister. It is the highest court in Mauritius.…

Five police officers have been arrested in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa for "misusing" the powers given to the security forces under a state of emergency declared to contain the threat posed by rebel forces, the city's police…

Commuters in Ivory Coast's bustling commercial capital Abidjan are turning to waterways to escape worsening road traffic, with growing boat fleets offering faster and cheaper trips across the lagoon. The government estimates…