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Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, has joined the global festivities as millions around the world joyfully welcomed the New Year with a spectacular display of fireworks and lively street parties. Despite the celebratory atmosphere,…

Senegalese woke up to the news that president Macky Sall would not seek a third term in next year's presidential polls. On Monday evening he addressed the nation and ended months of tense uncertainty. This Dakar resident was…

The decision by Somalia's leaders to change the country's electoral process from an indirect clan-based system to a one-man, one-vote dispensation has been welcomed by many in the capital Mogadishu. Residents said universal adult…

The reopening of land borders between Ivory Coast and its neighbours was greeted with joy by many on the streets after the government's announcement. Since March 2020 that the Ivorian authorities closed all borders after the country was…

In DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, Christian faithful are flocking to impromptu market stalls in churchyards to buy t-shirts and wax tissues adorned with the image of Pope Francis, ahead of the pontiff's visit. Papal souvenirs have become…

People in Burkina Faso have broadly welcomed plans by the military government to oust French troops within a month. The state broadcaster announced the move on 21st January saying the decision had been made to end the presence of…

In Togo, news of China reopening its borders to the world is has been welcomed by local traders. China will scrap its COVID quarantine for overseas arrivals measure starting 8th January, 2023 after three years of tight restrictions.…

In Niamey, the Nigerien capital, reactions are mixed after the official announcement of the end of the operation of the French anti-jihadist Barkhane force, part of which has redeployed to Niger after leaving neighbouring Mali. Operation…

International authorities acclaimed the announcement of a peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray rebels as it put an end to the two-year war that prevailed in the region. In the Tigrayan capital of Mekele the…

The decision by the Congo to cut ties with Rwanda has elicited mixed reactions. Kinshasa on Friday halted all RwandAir flights from the country alleging Kigali’s involvement in supporting the M23 rebel group in the eastern parts of the…