Force remains last option in Niger – Ecowas mediator
West Africa's chief mediator in the Niger crisis, ex-Nigerian military leader Gen…
Kenya’s central bank reopens bond sale, targets $145 million
Kenya's Treasury has returned to the financial market for Ksh21 billion ($145…
Zimbabweans vote today to choose president and lawmakers
Voting is under way in presidential and parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe, where…
BRICS Summit: South African President calls for reforms to global financial institutions
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Tuesday August 22, 2023,…
Sudan war rekindled as factions fight over army base in Khartoum
Sudanese military factions battled for a third day over an army base…
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery in UK
Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences…
Leader of Russia’s Wagner group claims to be making Africa “more free” in unverified video
The leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin has published his…
ECOWAS rejects Niger Junta’s 3-year transition plan, describes it as “unacceptable”
A call by leaders of Niger's Junta for a three-year transition back…
Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu swears in 45-member cabinet, promises to fast-track reforms
Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday August 21, 2023, swore in…
Zimbabwe’s new elections facing familiar old fears
The fears are based on a crackdown on the opposition by President…