Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly…
UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance
Addressing the recent series of military coups predominantly in Africa, UN Secretary-General…
AU expresses deep concern over increasing cyber threats
The African Union (AU) on Thursday expressed deep concern over the increasing…
Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema to be sworn in as transitional president
Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as Gabon's "transitional president" next…
El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant: Egypt permits construction of plant’s final unit
Egypt's nuclear regulatory authority granted on Wednesday permission to establish the fourth…
Niger’s junta instructs police to expel French ambassador
Niger's police has been instructed to proceed the expulsion of French Ambassador…
Rwanda president retires 12 generals, 80 senior officers from army
Rwanda President Paul Kagame on Wednesday retired and hundreds of troops including…
Kenya says needs $229m for drought mitigation
Kenya requires 33.29 billion shillings (about $229m) for drought mitigation in arid…
South Africa fire: Egypt, AU extend condolences to victims, as death toll rises to 74
At least 73 people were killed in South Africa fire in…
Sylvia Mdunyelwa, one of South Africa’s great jazz vocalists, kept music traditions alive
Ncediwe Sylvia Mdunyelwa joins that pantheon of late, great South African singers…