World Bank halts Uganda funding over anti-gay law
The World Bank has suspended new loans to Uganda following the country’s enactment of a tough law against same-sex relations. President Yoweri…
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DSTV quits Malawi after regulator bars price hike
South African entertainment company Multichoice, which owns and operates satellite pay TV service DSTV, has withdrawn from Malawi after a court barred…
Fighting intensifies in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
Fighting has continued to intensify and spread in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region between local militias and the military. Residents in the region’s…
CAR referendum approved by 95% – poll body
An overwhelming majority approved the changes to the constitution in the Central African Republic with over 95% of the vote, the committee…
Rights group accuses Angola police of killings and abuses
Security forces in Angola have unlawfully killed at least 15 people and carried out other grave abuses against activists and protestors since…
Mali and Burkina Faso to send delegation to Niger
Mali says it will send a joint delegation with Burkina Faso to Niger to express their solidarity. The announcement comes a day…
Ugandan officers on recovery mission rescued from drowning
Five Ugandan marine officers on a mission to recover bodies from last week’s accident in Lake Victoria were rescued on Sunday after…
Italy calls on ECOWAS to extend Niger ultimatum
Italy has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to extend its deadline for the reinstatement of Niger’s ousted president.…
At least 14 migrants die in Tunisia shipwrecks
The Tunisian authorities say at least 14 migrants have died in different shipwrecks in the Mediterranean over the last two days. More…
Niger awaits ECOWAS’ response after junta rejects ultimatum
Niger Republic is waiting for a response from the West African regional bloc, Economic Community Of West African States, ECOWAS, after coup…
France suspends aid to Burkina Faso
France has suspended all development aid and budget support to Burkina Faso. The announcement comes after the military government in Burkina Faso…
Jailed Senegal opposition leader admitted to hospital
Senegal’s jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been on hunger strike in prison to protest against his criminal charges, has been…
Niger coup leader condemns ‘inhumane’ ECOWAS sanctions
The leader of last week’s military coup in Niger has condemned sanctions imposed on the country by the West African regional bloc,…
Nigeria army says no order to begin action against Niger
Nigeria’s army has said it has not received an order “to commence military action against the military junta in Niger”. In a…
Clashes continue in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region
Fighting continues to be reported in several areas of Ethiopia’s Amhara region between local militias and government troops. Clashes are taking place…
Coup: Niger’s military rulers arrest 180 from former govt
The new military rulers of Niger, who took over the government in a coup a few days ago, have detained at least…