U.S. joins diplomatic push to ensure transition deal in Sudan

The top U.S. diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan’s military rulers and the opposition toward a deal on a transition to democracy two months after the overth…

Breaking: African Union suspends Sudan over violence against protesters

The African Union on Thursday, June 6, suspended Sudan, demanding a civilian-led transition authority to resolve the crisis which has claimed over 100 lives.        &nbs…

Villagers Kill Ebola Health Worker In Eastern DR Congo

Villagers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed a health worker engaged in the fight against a major Ebola outbreak and looted a treatment centre, according to an official report seen Monday…

Libya Rescues 290 Migrants Off Tripoli Coast

The Libyan navy has rescued some 290 migrants from sinking boats off the coast of Tripoli in two separate operations, officials said Friday.           &nb…

Explosion Kills Soldiers, Journalist In Chad

Four Chadian soldiers and a television reporter were killed when their vehicle hit a mine on a road in eastern Chad, security sources said Sunday. The victims were headed towards an army position tha…

Three Killed In New Attack On Burkina Faso Church

Three people were killed on Sunday at a Catholic church in northern Burkina Faso in the latest in a series of attacks on Christian targets in the region, a security source said.    &nb…

Vice President, Minister Sacked In Gabon

Gabon’s leader Ali Bongo on Tuesday announced the dismissal of his vice president and the minister of forests, in a move that comes amid a scandal over the smuggling of precious timber.  &n…

Oppositions Clash In Libya’s Tripoli

Violent clashes raged Tuesday south of the Libyan capital Tripoli, marking an uptick in fighting between forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar and those battling on the government’s side. Heavy ar…

South African judge dies of black mamba snake bite in Zambia

South African Labour Court Judge Anton Steenkamp, 57, has died after being bitten by a black mamba – one of the most venomous snakes – while on holiday in Zambia. We are devastated. No words. What an…

Uganda Footballers, Fans Killed In Boat Capsize

At least eight members of a Ugandan football team and their fans died and 15 more are missing, after a boat they were travelling in capsized on Lake Albert, police said Monday.    &nbs…

S.Africa Ex-President Zuma Back In Court Over Graft Charges

Former South African president Jacob Zuma arrived in court on Monday as he fights to have corruption charges against him over 1990s arms deal dropped before the case comes to trial.   …

Congo declares 4 new Ebola outbreak in eastern province

Officials from the Health Ministry said four people have tested positive for Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo just days after another outbreak that killed 33 people in the northwest of t…

17 Injured As Blast Hits Tourist Bus In Egypt

An explosion struck a tourist bus on Sunday near Egypt’s famed pyramids, injuring 17 people including foreigners, security and medical sources said. South Africans and Egyptians were among those inju…

Nigerian Peacekeeper Killed In Attack On UN

A Nigerian peacekeeper was killed Saturday in an attack on the United Nations’ stabilization mission in Mali, the UN said. The victim “succumbed to his wounds following the armed attack by unidentifi…

Rockefeller, Dalberg Move Against Job Crisis In Africa

Rockefeller Foundation has decided to intervene in Africa’s unemployment challenge and therefore announced a meeting of stakeholders to brainstorm on how to alleviate the crisis.    &n…

700,000 displaced in Libya conflict – UN

The United Nations on Wednesday said nearly 70,000 people had been displaced as a result of clashes in and around Tripoli, the Libyan capital. UN spokesman, Mr Staphane Dujarric, quoted the report re…

11 Missing Niger Soldiers Found Dead After Gunmen Killed 17

The bodies of 11 missing Niger soldiers have been discovered after an ambush by armed men killed 17 of their colleagues on patrol near the Mali border, security sources said. We have confirmation tha…

Sudan’s military junta suspends talks with protester

Sudan’s military rulers on Wednesday suspended crucial talks with protesters on installing civilian rule, insisting that negotiations will resume only after demonstrators remove roadblocks put up in …

Leakage of questions mar national exam

The widespread leakage of questions has forced Somali to cancel the ongoing secondary school exit examination. The country has re-scheduled the examination for end of May. Social media would also be …

Cyclone Idai: President of Zimbabwe hails Nigeria for assistance

The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has commended the Nigerian Government for extending relief items to the people of Zimbabwe recently affected by the tropical disaster cy…