South African president begins self-isolation after virus contact
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has entered self-quarantine after coming into contact with a person with COVID-19, his office said on Wednesday. Ramaphosa “has...
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Cameroon blames separatists for massacre of children
Cameroon’s government on Sunday blamed separatist fighters for the massacre of children in their classrooms in the English-speaking southwest of the country. It said there...
Seychelles opposition wins presidency for first time in 43 years
The Seychelles elected an opposition candidate as president for the first time since 1977, authorities announced on Sunday, and winner Wavel Ramkalawan reaffirmed a pledge...
Children killed in attack on Cameroonian school
Attackers have opened fire on a private school in Cameroon’s Southwest Region, killing at least four children, according to officials. The unknown assailants stormed the...
Lagos government website not hacked – official
The Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hakeem Fahm, on Saturday, debunked the news that the state government´s website had been hacked. Fahm said...
Ethiopia slams ‘belligerent threats’ after Donald Trump dam comments
Ethiopia has denounced “belligerent threats” regarding a dispute with Egypt and Sudan over the operation of its massive hydropower dam, hours after US President Donald...
Pandemic impact on Tunisia tourism ‘catastrophic’
Tunisia’s tourism sector has collapsed, officials warned on Saturday, with earnings plunging 60% and swathes of hotels at risk of closing permanently. LIVE | All...
Ex-President Jonathan’s administration created problem in power sector – minister
The Federal Government has said that the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan created the problem in the power sector by selling the power generating...
Military plane crashes in Ukraine killing 22 cadets
A military transport plane, carrying air force cadets, crashed and burst into flames near a highway in north-eastern Ukraine on Friday evening, killing at least...
Guinea election a ‘war’ – president
Guinean President Alpha Conde has urged his base to rally behind him in next month’s election, where he is controversially seeking a third term, referring...