Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer
A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.
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S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp
They said they found military tents, licenced firearms and other military equipment.
China, Angola sign MoU to enhance para sport cooperation
According to the MoU, the parties shall encourage exchange and cooperation between sports specialists
Images, doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis
Local officials warn that more than two million people are now at risk of starvation.
Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians
Guntila Muleya’s body was discovered on the outskirts of the capital, Lusaka, on Wednesday with gunshot wounds.
Planners of demos wanted to do very bad things – Museveni
"Those very bad things, will come out in court when those arrested are being tried."
Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria
Victims of sextortion crimes have taken their own lives due to the stress, stigma and shame felt after being scammed.
Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations
From next April, Canada, Germany, the US, the UK and 29 other countries, will require a visa for entry.
Frantic digging at scene of deadly Ethiopia landslides
Search continued on Monday, only for a second landslide to occur, burying hundreds of people.
Somalia PM urges diaspora to partner for economic growth
He spoke at International Somali Diaspora Conference in Doha, Qatar.
15 migrants killed,190 missing after Mauritania shipwreck
The incident took place near the capital city of Nouakchott.
Desperate search in Ethiopia for landslide survivors
Drones are being used by emergency teams to search for possible survivors
Somali diaspora assured of investment opportunities at home
The community has been urged to further expand their role in rebuilding the country.
Ethiopia landslide rescuers pull 229 bodies from mud
The landslides occurred on Sunday evening and Monday morning, after heavy rains.
Nigeria's president warns youth not to join 'sinister' protests
Organisers are said to have drawn inspiration from events in Kenya.
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Nigeria's president warns youth not to join 'sinister' demos
Organisers are said to have drawn inspiration from events in Kenya.
Thank you for support: Kagame tells 'friendly leaders'
In the election, he smashed his record after winning Monday's elections with more than 99%.
Tanzanian minister sacked after poll rigging remarks
Nape Nnauye caused outrage for saying he could help an MP rig elections - comments, he said, he made in jest.
Why Nigerians are praying for success of new oil refinery
The hope is that the facility will end Nigeria’s dependence on imports of these fuels.
Mass killer dies as victims still demand justice
Louis van Schoor, 72, shot dead at least 39 people in South Africa between 1986 and 1989.