South Africa: Oscar Pistorius released on parole after 11 years in prison
Former South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius walked out of prison on Friday, discreetly avoiding the eye of the cameras, and is “now home” on […]
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Cape Verde’s economy grew by 2.7% in the third quarter of 2023
Cape Verde’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). […]
African Union calls for “mutual respect” between Ethiopia and Somalia
The African Union on Thursday January 4 called for “calm” and “mutual respect” between Ethiopia and Somalia, following the renewed tensions between the two countries […]
LGBTQ activist stabbed in Uganda
A prominent Ugandan LGBTQ activist was stabbed to death on Wednesday by unidentified motorcycle riders on his way to work, police and a human rights […]
Sierra Leone: Ex-President Koroma charged in connection with “attempted coup d’état”
Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma, who led the country from 2007 to 2018, was indicted on Wednesday January 3 for his alleged role […]
Ethiopia explains its agreement with Somaliland and tries to calm things down
The agreement announced on Monday January 1 between Ethiopia and Somaliland has raised tensions in the Horn of Africa. A compromise signed between Addis Ababa […]
Sudan: Hemedti civilian and paramilitary forces sign joint declaration
A joint declaration was announced at the end of two days of talks in Addis Ababa between two Sudanese delegations representing the Rapid Support Forces […]
Ethiopia gains sea access to Somaliland
Ethiopia and Somaliland have signed a “historic” agreement giving Ethiopia access to the sea via a port on the territory of this breakaway region of […]
Angolan President authorizes expenditure of 73 ME for rehabilitation of schools in Luanda
Angolan President João Lourenço has authorized expenditure of 80.9 million dollars (73 million euros) for the rehabilitation, expansion and equipping of eight public schools in […]
Ethiopia officially in debt default
The long-awaited news became official on Tuesday December 26: Ethiopia has defaulted on its debt. The country has defaulted on its last payment of $33 […]