Africa

South Sudan president ordered VP Machar's house arrest - government

President Salva Kiir "directed the placement of Dr Riek Machar under house arrest," inform

Zimbabwe president appoints new army chief amid ruling party infighting

It comes ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on Monday called by a one-time veteran of the pr

DR Congo doubles salaries for soldiers as rebels advance

Monthly salaries since 2022 have averaged between $100 and $200 for all ranks, according to governme

Kenya sends Raila Odinga to mediate South Sudan crisis

Raila Odinga's spokesperson confirmed that the former Kenya prime minister would travel to Juba

Ghana's Mahama briefs ECOWAS chair Tinubu on Sahel mediation efforts

Mahama emphasised the complexity of the situation but expressed optimism that continued dialogue wou

UK urges nationals to leave South Sudan amid rising insecurity

South Sudan's multiparty unity government has been shaken by the arrest of several leaders from