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Kenya shuts Schools over demonstrations
With police deployed, streets deserted and schools closed, Kenya was gearing up for another tense day of opposition protests.
The government has promised to respond firmly to any excesses, following deadly violence at previous rallies.…
Ethiopian Social media accessible after months of blockage
Social networks and messaging services, including Facebook, Telegram, TikTok and Youtube, were once again freely accessible in Ethiopia after more than five months of restrictions, journalists and the Open Observatory of Network…
Tunisia Accused Of Serious Abuses Against Black Africans
International campaign group Human Rights Watch, HRW has accused Tunisian security agents of committing "serious abuses" against black African migrants attempting to get to Europe.
The campaign group said it had interviewed more than 20…
Tanzanian Government Ordered to Pay Australian Firm Over $100 Million
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, ICSID has reportedly ordered the Tanzania government to pay more than $109 million to a group of companies fronted by Australian miner Indiana Resources Ltd.
The payment is in…
Passenger Bus Bursts Into Flames in Algeria
Algerian officials say at least 34 people have been killed in a road accident in the southern province of Tamanrasset.
The civil protection agency said a passenger bus collided with a utility vehicle before bursting into flames.
Report…
Schools Close Over Cost-Of-Living Protests In Kenya
Schools in Kenya's capital Nairobi and the coastal town of Mombasa have been shut indefinitely as three days of nationwide cost-of-living protests kicked off.
Last week's violent protests resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people.
"The…
West African Leaders Resolve To Support Transition Programmes In Region
Leaders of West African countries have resolved to support transition programmes in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea.
This was part of resolutions at Tuesday’s meeting hosted by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
DRC: UAE, state-owned mining company sign $1.9 billion deal
The United Arab Emirates have signed a $1.9 billion deal with a state-owned mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese president said on Monday.
President Félix Tshisekedi announced Monday evening that a government…
Sierra Leone bans meat imports from Liberia
Sierra Leonean authorities have banned the movement of cattle from Liberia, as well as the import of meat from the neighbouring country, due to the still unexplained death of 36 cows in a border area, they said in a statement on Tuesday.…
Chadian leader pardons 110 people held over October protests
Chadian leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has pardoned 110 more people sentenced to jail terms following deadly protests against the regime last October.
Demonstrations against the extension of Deby’s transitional rule broke out…