Browsing Category
Africa
DRC: M23 Rebel Assault Kills Military Governor
The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, local authorities say, as M23 rebel fighters close in on the provincial capital,…
Haitian Gangs threaten to seize control of capital-UN Chief
Gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police, the United Nations chief warned.…
Britain, Egypt foreign ministers discuss trade, irregular migration
British foreign minister, David Lammy, held talks in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.
The discussions took place ahead of the second gathering of the Egyptian-British Participation Council which aims to boost economic…
Kenya eases travel rules for African nations
Kenya will soon allow citizens from nearly all African countries to visit without prior travel authorisation, according to a directive announced Tuesday.
The policy shift aims to enhance regional integration and boost tourism by…
Families Of Apartheid-era Victims Sue South African Government
Twenty-five victims' families and survivors of apartheid-era political crimes have sued South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and his government for what they say is it's failure to properly investigate those offences, and deliver…
Tanzania: Tundu Lissu To Head Opposition Party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race
Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while…
Kenyan Shilling Stable With Remittances Support
Kenya's shilling was stable against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, supported by remittances amid muted foreign exchange demand, traders said.
At 0908 GMT, the shilling traded at 129.10/129.60 per dollar, compared to 129.15/129.65 at the…
South Sudan Suspends Social Media Platforms
South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan's El Gezira state triggered riots and deadly revenge…
Gabon To Hold Presidential Elections On April 12
Gabon's council of ministers on Wednesday said that presidential elections would be held on April 12, 2025, marking an end to the military rule that began with a coup on August 30, 2023.
A ministerial cabinet meeting minutes released…
DR Congo: Thousands Flee As Rebel Fights Reach Goma
Civilians have been fleeing the Nzulo camp for displaced people outside Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army intensifies while approaching provincial capital.
The camp is…