Gabon President Ali Bongo announces his candidacy in August election
Gabonese President Ali Bongo, 64, says he will run for re-election in…
Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing
Spanish rescuers are searching waters off the Canary Islands for a boat…
Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu is now ECOWAS chairman
In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed in…
Air strike kills at least 22 in Sudanese capital Khartoum
Air strike on the capital has killed at least 22 people and…
Kenya police fire tear gas at opposition leader Raila Odinga’s motorcade
Kenya police fired teargas at the motorcade of opposition leader Raila Odinga…
Nigeria president Bola Tinubu reiterates commitment to tackle terrorism
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to overcome the…
Nigeria confirms deadly diphtheria outbreak, at least 80 deaths recorded
Health authorities in Nigeria have announced an outbreak of diphtheria in the…
President Paul Kagame urges Rwandan youth to continue with sacrifices made so far for country’s liberation
President Paul Kagame has charged Rwandan youth to to pick up from…
Amesty International urges Sudan’s neighbours to provide safe passage to those fleeing conflict
Sudan’s bordering countries must immediately lift entry restrictions for individuals fleeing the…
South Sudan to conduct first election since independence
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has said the country's long-delayed elections will…