The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has pledged not to accept any reforms that undermined the independence of the judiciary. The president said he would not b... Read more
Protesters in Ethiopia, angered about the death a popular singer, have pulled down a statue of a royal prince – Ras Makonnen Wolde Mikael – who was the father of Haile Selassie,... Read more
Thousands of people are marching in cities and towns across Sudan, demanding greater political reforms. Civil society groups say the protest is intended to make sure the goals of last year’s... Read more
Demonstrations have broken out in Ethiopia following the shooting dead of musician Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs. Two people have died during protests in one town, a d... Read more
Belgium’s King Philippe has expressed his “deepest regrets” to the Democratic Republic of Congo for his country’s colonial abuses. The reigning monarch made the comme... Read more
Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló sacked the ministers for defence, interior, economy, agriculture and energy in a decree on Sunday. No explanation was given. Their dismis... Read more
A prominent art historian has called on the renowned auction house, Christie’s, to cancel the sale of two Nigerian sculptures to be put up for auction shortly. Prof Chika Okeke-Agulu t... Read more
A Kenyan MP has been found guilty for defrauding a government agency of $3m (£2.4m) in a case involving a cancelled tender for the purchase of maize for famine relief. John Waluke could lose... Read more
Somalia’s lower house of parliament has passed legislation that gives women 30% of seats in both parliamentary chambers. The lower house has a total of 274 seats while the upper house... Read more
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has initiated investigations into the demolition of a building at the Nigerian High Commission in the capital, Accra. Armed men reportedly stormed the High C... Read more
Tens of thousands of South African commuters have been left stranded following a strike by minibus drivers in Gauteng province, the country’s commercial hub. Minibus taxis blocked majo... Read more
At least 10 people have been killed by cattle rustlers in the north-western Nigerian state of Zamfara. Villagers said dozens of armed men arrived on motorbikes, shooting dead members of a vi... Read more
The wife of the late Ethiopian army chief, who was shot dead a year ago today, has said she has failed in her efforts to meet Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in order to be updated on the state of... Read more
One of the top strikers in the Togolese first division, Kossi Koudagba of ASC Kara, has died of malaria aged 25. Koudagba had finished top striker in Togo for two years in a row and won the... Read more
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