Addis Ababa violence: Ethiopia frees over 1,100 detainees
The Ethiopian government on Thursday announced the release of 1,174 youth arrested over violent protests in and around the capital Addis Ababa last month. The […]
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Côte d’Ivoire-local elections: Ouattara’s ruling coalition wins Majority
With 92 mayors and 18 regional councilors, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara’s ruling alliance won a majority in local elections that were contested by its former […]
Cameroun: Opposition’s post-election petitions dismissed
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Thursday rejected the remaining two poll petitions for nullification of Oct. 7 presidential election. The verdict was pronounced late in the […]
Mini cabinet reshuffle in Rwanda
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Thursday appointed a new foreign affairs minister to replace Louise Mushikiwabo. The mini cabinet reshuffle follows the election of Mushikiwabo […]
UN rights chief calls for release of hundreds abducted, abused in South Sudan
Hundreds of civilians who were taken by opposition forces in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria region during an uptick in fighting are still missing, the UN’s […]
Eritrea defends its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council
Eritrea on Wednesday pledged to address human rights challenges, days after its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). The Human Rights Council […]
Congo: Ebola outbreak to worsen—WHO
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is likely to worsen significantly, World Health Organization’s emergency committee of experts said on Wednesday. There have […]
Protests in South Africa hit record in 2018
In South Africa, riots over poverty and poor government services have hit a record high in 2018, data showed on Wednesday. According to the data […]
Ethiopia: ‘Peace Ministry’ created; women win half portfolios of cabinet roles
Ethiopia’s prime minister on Tuesday created a new “Ministry of Peace” to tackle a wave of ethnic violence in the Horn of Africa nation. In […]
Madagascar heads to AFCON for the first time in 50 years
The Madagascar national football team, nicknamed Barea, on Tuesday qualified for the first time to play in the African Cup of Nations, AFCON. The team […]