Egypt expresses regret as US plans to withhold aid
The Egyptian government on Wednesday expressed regret over a United States decision to deny the North African nation about $95.7 million in aid and to […]
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Sudan: Khartoum issues flood warning as Nile rises
Sudanese authorities on Monday warned people living near the banks of the Nile to be wary of “massive flooding”, as water levels of the river […]
SADC to send a special envoy to DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will be sending a former head of state to the Democratic Republic of Congo as a special envoy amidst […]
Bill Gates Foundation grants Sh777 billion to Tanzania
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday, announced plans to disburse about Sh777 billion ($ about 350 million) to finance agriculture, health and Information […]
Senegalese singer charged for ‘offending the head of state’
A court in Senegal on Thursday, formally charged a popular singer with “offending the head of state and broadcasting fake news,” AFP reported. Amy Colle […]
Former CAF president Hayatou moves to ease 2019 AFCON fears
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Ahmad Ahmad says Cameroon still needs to convince CAF of its ability to host the 2019 Africa Cup […]
DR Congo orders internet slowdown for social media
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have ordered telecom companies to slowdown internet capacity for social media contents such as images and videos. “In […]
Nigeria: Trump Okays sale of high-tech attack planes
The United States President Donald Trump has given the go-ahead for the sale of military planes to Nigeria to aid in the fight against Islamist […]
Guinea: Opposition protests against Alpha Conde, calls for local elections
Thousands took to the streets in Guinea’s capital Conakry on Wednesday to demand the holding of local elections, which have not taken place since 2005. […]
Gambia revokes diplomatic passport of former leader Jammeh, others
The Gambia’s government has revoked all diplomatic passports held by former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh and his family members. According to local media reports, 207 […]