Africa

Sudan petitions African Union to overturn suspension

Sudan's suspension from the continental bloc has weakened African initiatives aimed at ending the conflict in the country, a Sudan's ambassador to Uganda said.

Uganda's state-owned oil firm to borrow $2 billion to build oil refinery

Uganda plans to start commercial oil production next year from fields in its west.

Nigerian parliament to look into row between regulator and Dangote over fuel imports

Nigeria's House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to look into a dispute between the country's downstream oil regulator and Dangote Refinery over allegations about arbitrary fuel-import licences and petrol pricing benc

Benin detains around 30 people in connection with foiled coup attempt

Benin has detained around 30 people, most of them soldiers, over alleged links to a thwarted coup attempt this month, legal sources told AFP.

Drones kill more than 100 civilians in Sudan since December 4: UN

At least 104 people were killed, including 43 children, in multiple drone attacks in Sudan's Kordofan region since December 4, the UN human rights office said on Tuesday.

Wife of Guinea-Bissau's ousted president arrested after co-passenger found with $5.9m in cash

Portuguese authorities charged the wife of Guinea-Bissau's ousted president as part of an investigation into suspected smuggling and money laundering, judicial police said on Tuesday.

Gold companies begin paying 8% royalty on revenue after Côte d'Ivoire stands its ground

Gold mining companies in Côte d'Ivoire have begun paying a new 8% royalty on revenue, backdated to January, after months of disputing the legality of the levy, three industry sources told Reuters.

DRC arrests former interior minister in ex-leader Kabila's government

A former presidential candidate in the Democratic Republic of Congo was arrested on Tuesday in Kinshasa, his political party announced, stating that no reasons were given for his arrest.

Uganda plans to borrow $608 million to develop infrastructure

Uganda plans to borrow $608 million from lenders such to finance infrastructure development, a parliament document showed on Tuesday.

Suicide bomber kills five soldiers in northeast Nigeria

A suicide bomber struck a military position in northeastern Nigeria near the border with Cameroon, killing at least five soldiers, security and local defence sources said.

Sudan military chief Burhan ready for talks with Trump on peace

Gen Abdel Fattah al Burhan hails President Trump's "determination to engage in efforts to achieve peace and end the war in the country".

Morocco beat UAE to reach their first-ever Arab Cup final

The North African nation has qualified to the final unbeaten and have conceded just one goal in five matches

Morocco flood death toll rises to 37

The death toll from flash floods that hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi over the weekend rose to 37, local authorities said on Monday.

French court jails Congo ex-rebel leader for 30 years

Congolese ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala was found guilty by a Paris court on Monday of complicity in crimes against humanity committed during the Second Congo War and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

M23 claims to have captured Burundi troops in Uvira offensive

M23 rebel group says it has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern DRC, allegations Reuters could not independently verify.

Sudan's Burhan in Riyadh for meeting with Saudi Crown Prince

Chairperson of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for an official visit.

Spain says helicopter transporting 657kgs of hashish from Morocco seized

Spanish police on Saturday said they had thwarted a criminal gang that flew helicopters to smuggle hashish into the country from Morocco, in a rare operation against aerial drug trafficking.

UN mission hails Libya's local elections in nine municipalities

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) commended Libya on Sunday for the completion of the third phase of municipal elections.

West African bloc rejects Guinea-Bissau's military transition plan

Army officers in Guinea-Bissau, branding themselves the Military High Command, toppled President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on November 26 and installed Major-General Horta Inta-A as interim president the following day.

South Sudanese opposition MP shot dead

Luka Mathen Toupiny Luk, a vocal South Sudanese opposition member of parliament, has been shot dead at his home in the country's capital, Juba.

South Africa condoles with Australia over Sydney shooting

South Africa extended its condolences and “heartfelt sympathy” to Australia following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday that left 12 people dead.

Son of former president of Benin arrested, AFP reports

Chabi Yayi, son of former Beninese president and current opposition figure Thomas Boni Yayi, was arrested early on Sunday at his home, according to several of his relatives.

Over 1,000 flee Sudan’s Kordofan in 48 hours as fighting surges, IOM says

New displacement waves highlight intensifying clashes between Sudan’s army and the RSF, pushing families across state lines in search of safety.

DR Congo vows to retake key town of Uvira captured by rebels

Justice Minister Guillaume Ngefa said the government was eorganizing and repositioning itself to defend the integrity of its territory