Africa

Tanzania president defends security forces in wake of post-election violence deaths

President Hassan criticised European Union parliamentarians after they voted last week to suspend aid to Tanzania over the violence.

Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid rising insecurity

Mohammed Badaru Abubakar resigned with immediate effect on health grounds, the president's spokesman said, as the country grapples with a wave of mass kidnappings.

West African bloc mediators hold talks with Guinea-Bissau transitional leaders

The country's electoral body was not in position to publish the outcome of presidential and legislative elections as demanded by ECOWAS, says an official.

‘Good coups and bad coups’: Rwandan President Kagame’s assessment of military takeovers

The comments by Rwandan President Paul Kagame come after a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau.

White House confirms Tshisekedi, Kagame meeting in Washington on Thursday

United States President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, the White House said.

Trump removes all South Africa traces from G20 website as US assumes presidency

President Donald Trump on Monday launched the US presidency of the Group of 20 by wiping clean the website of outgoing host South Africa.

Thirty-seven people missing after boat capsizes in southern DRC

At least 37 people are missing after a boat capsized on a river in the southern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai province, authorities said on Monday.

Forty people reportedly killed in southern Sudan

At least 40 people were killed in southern Sudan, two people who took part in the burials said on Monday.

G20 Summit: Ramaphosa slams Trump for 'untrue statements' against South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says US President Donald Trump has repeatedly issued 'untrue statements' about South Africa.

African leaders demand reparations from Western countries over colonial crimes

The African leaders meeting in Algeria say restitution must not be seen as a gift or favour.

Zambia's president warns against unrest as tensions mount

Zambia's president has warned against politically motivated unrest in a strongly worded address on Tuesday, days before a planned demonstration against proposed constitutional amendments.

At least 20 people feared dead after boat capsizes in northwestern DRC

At least 20 people have died, and several remain missing after a boat capsized in northwestern DR Congo, according to local residents.

Sudan, Eritrea discuss deepening ties, strengthening political, security coordination

Sudanese Sovereignty Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan discussed on Saturday with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in the eastern city of Port Sudan ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance political and se

Sudanese government expresses readiness to work with UN to secure peace

The Sudanese government has expressed its readiness to work and coordinate with the United Nations to achieve peace and security in the country and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Sudan's army seizes several areas in South Kordofan after heavy clashes with RSF

The Sudanese army seized several areas west of Abbasiya Tagali in South Kordofan on Sunday after heavy clashes with the paramilitary RSF and its ally, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), witnesses said

Mali frees Barrick Gold employees after entering deal with the Canadian firm

Four Malian employees of Barrick Mining have been released a year after they were detained in the capital Bamako amid a revenue dispute between the company and the government.

Abductors free 12 people kidnapped in Nigeria last week

The gang that abducted a group of young women in Nigeria's northeast state of Borno a week ago released the remaining 12 late on Saturday, a local official told AFP.

Sudan army says it has repelled RSF attack on key city

Sudan's army said on Tuesday it had repelled a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on a strategic city in southern Kordofan, a day after the RSF declared a unilateral three-month ceasefire.

Russia says ready to support Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts

Moscow says Nigeria has ‘serious experience’ in tackling terrorist threats, vows continued assistance

Mali fuel supply improves after army tasked with escorting tankers

The Malian capital of Bamako has seen a boost in fuel supplies in recent days after weeks of shortages due to a blockade imposed by terrorists on tanker convoys supplying the landlocked country.

Sudanese army repels RSF attack on West Kordofan's Babnousa

The Sudanese army repelled a fierce attack launched on Friday by the RSF on the besieged city of Babnousa in West Kordofan State, in the latest round of a military escalation in the area.

South Africa arrests four men suspected of planning to fight for Russia

South African police said they arrested four men en route to Russia who are suspected of having been recruited to fight in the military there.

DRC, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week: Reuters

The presidents of DRC and Rwanda will travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal and meet with US President Donald Trump, three sources have told Reuters.

Tanzania tells foreign envoys not to comment on election unrest

Tanzania told foreign diplomats on Friday to refrain from making comments that could "disrupt or distort" an inquiry into deadly unrest that erupted during last month's general election.