HRW: Foreigners ‘live in constant fear’ in South Africa
Foreign nationals in South Africa suffer “routine” harassment, violence and discrimination by locals and government authorities, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday. The group...
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Junta says Mali faces ‘total embargo’ from West African countries
The military junta that seized power in Mali last month said Wednesday that the country could face a “total embargo” from West African countries if...
Sudan seizes explosives ‘large enough’ to blow up Khartoum
Sudan has arrested 41 people and seized a large amount of explosives big enough to blow up the capital Khartoum, authorities said on Wednesday. The...
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir trial adjourned
The trial of Sudan’s deposed strongman Omar al-Bashir over his role in the 1989 military coup that brought him to power was adjourned to 22...
Kenya’s budget deficit likely to swell – finance minister
Kenya’s budget deficit for this financial year could increase due to revenue shortfalls and coronavirus-related disruptions, the finance minister said on Tuesday. Ukur Yatani, who...
Mozambique government condemns ‘horrifying’ execution of naked woman by men in army uniform
Mozambique’s government on Monday denounced gruesome video footage of men in army uniform beating and executing a naked woman suspected of being an insurgent. The...
Mali: Fresh crisis looms over transition leader’s appointment
Fresh crisis looms in Mali as popular opposition movement has rejected a charter for a transition government backed by the ruling army officers who ousted...
Mali military proposes two-year monitored transition government
A forum in Mali debating how to restore civilian rule will on Friday discuss a proposal to appoint a two-year transitional government, heavily influenced by...
Mali: Experts propose two-year transition to civilian rule
Experts appointed by Mali’s military junta on Friday proposed a two-year transitional government led by a president chosen by the army, according to a document...
Congo’s civil aviation chief suspended over Google internet balloon flight
DR Congo’s civil aviation authority chief has been suspended after authorising a Google internet balloon to overfly the territory “without notifying the government,” an official...