Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has died at 61
NAKURU, Kenya (AP) — President John Magufuli of Tanzania, a prominent COVID-19 skeptic in Africa whose populist rule often cast his East...
Sudan’s former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi dies from coronavirus in UAE
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Leading Sudanese politician and former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi died from a coronavirus infection three weeks after being...
Ethiopia’s Army chief, three others killed Amhara Coup Attempt
Ethiopia's army chief General Seare Mekonnen, Amhara’s state president Ambachew Mekonnen and at least two other senior officials have...
Sudan to Hand Over Ex-President Omar Al-Bashir to ICC
The Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan announced on Tuesday that it will hand over ousted leader Omar al-Bashir to the International Court...
Tanzanite Miner Becomes Millionaire and Promises to Build School
Tanzanian miner Saniniu Laizer has become a millionaire overnight by selling two Tanzanite gemstones — the largest ever found in the country...
Kenya’s Ex-President and National Hero, Daniel Arap Moi Passes Away at 95
By TOM ODULA (AP)
Daniel arap Moi, a former schoolteacher who became Kenya’s longest-serving president and led the...
Malawi’s High Court Orders Presidential Elections Recount
Following complaints by opposition candidates of rigging, the High Court in Malawi on has ordered a recount. The courts in the capital...
Uganda – Bobi Wine Released on bail
Ugandan Rapper and opposition Member of Parlianment Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has been released on bail. He was released...
2020’s key polls in Horn, East Africa: Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Burundi
Source: Africa News
Elections are always a major fixture on the African news coverage calendar. This year is...
Ban on Gay Sex Upheld by Kenya’s High Court
Kenya’s High Court on Friday upheld the country's laws that criminalize gay sex. The ban on gay sex was in Kenya like...
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US, British citizens among suspects on trial in Congo after thwarted coup
KINSHASA, June 7 (Reuters) - More than 50 defendants, including six with U.S., British, Canadian or Belgian citizenship, appeared in court in...
Pope Francis prays with Palestinian and Israel Representatives
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the "Invocation for Peace" in the Vatican Gardens with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine, Pope Francis...
South Africa’s Seismic Political Shift
By Paul Nantulya, June 7, 2024
South Africa’s pivotal election has thrust the country into uncharted waters. The country now...