Africa
Zimbabwe opposition leader Chamisa says party will boycott ‘criminal’ bye-elections
Leading opposition figure in Zimbabwe, Nelson Chamisa, has declared that his party will not take part in what he called...
At least 40 persons dead in another DR Congo boat accident
A passenger boat on Tuesday capsized in western Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 40 people, just a...
Court in Algeria sentences 38 people to death for lynching man falsely accused
Algeria's appeals court has sentenced 38 people to death for the lynching of a man in 2021 who they falsely...
Thousands in Senegal sign petition to resume Dakar-Ziguinchor maritime service
An online petition, signed by thousands of people, has called for the restoration of the maritime service between Dakar...
Niger military Junta says ousted President Bazoum attempted to escape
The Niger military administration claims to have blocked an effort by overthrown former President Mohamed Bazoum to flee. According...
ICC dismisses charges against fmr CAR militia leader Mokom
The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed all accusations against former Central African Militia leader, Maxime...
Gabon military leader gives up Presidential salary, says only wage will be received
Gabon's military chief, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has stated that he will forego his presidential salary and will only...
ECOWAS Court begins 2023- 2024 Legal Year
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court has begun its legal year 2023-2024 with a commitment to...
MINUSMA announces departure from two camps in Northern Mali
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, has announced withdrawal from two camps in Northern...
Detained Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko resumes hunger strike
Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, says he has resumed a hunger strike. Mr Sonko was jailed several months ago on...
