Africa

Kenyan mourners injured in Odinga's public viewing in stronghold

Large crowds of people were seen crying, waving Kenyan flags and at one point pushing one another in a scuffle at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.

When will Cameroon's presidential election results be announced?

Since the close of voting on Sunday, there have been several developments in Cameroon as the presidential election results are being awaited.

Senegal's President Faye unveils report of French colonial massacre of WW II African soldiers

The report's authors accuse France of altering records to conceal the massacre.

Lebanese court grants bail to Gaddafi's son held for years

Hannibal Gaddafi was arrested in 2015 after being accused of withholding information about the disappearance of Lebanese Shiite cleric Mussa Sadr in Libya in 1978.

In pictures: Thousands attend state funeral for Kenyan opposition leader Odinga

Reports said mourners were injured in a stampede at the state funeral of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday as a crowd surged to view his body,

Two die in Kenya crush at funeral for opposition leader Odinga - charity

A surge of mourners trying to reach the coffin of Raila Odinga turned deadly with a medical charity saying emergency responders attended to some 163 patients.

Coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president

The ceremony in the capital, Antananarivo, was attended by several foreign delegations, including from the United States, the European Union, Russia and France.

Madagascar coup leader says open to talks with African Union after suspension

"The decision was expected. (But) from now on, there will be behind-the-scenes negotiations. We will see how things unfold," Colonel Michael Randrianirina says.

Kenya announces Friday public holiday to mourn Raila Odinga

Kenya has announced that Friday, October 17, will be a public holiday to mourn the country's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died during a medical trip to India on Wednesday.

Four people reportedly killed as police fire into crowd during Raila Odinga's viewing in Kenya

Four people were reportedly killed and dozens injured on Thursday in Kenya when police fired and lobbed tear gas to disperse thousands of mourners during the public viewing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s body.

Five appeals lodged against Cameroon presidential poll

Five appeals have been lodged over Cameroon's presidential election in which incumbent Paul Biya is seeking an eighth term, but none from top rival Issa Tchiroma Bakary who claims victory, state TV said.

African Union suspends Madagascar following coup

AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf says the suspension is with immediate effect.

Raila Odinga: Kenya's political enigma never left the stage

Raila Odinga died in India on Wednesday at the age of 80.

Kenya president says won't fly national flag on motorcade until Odinga's burial

Kenya's President William Ruto has announced that he and other senior government officials will not fly the country's flag on their official cars until after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's burial.

Official report on Senegal WWII-era massacre to be submitted on Thursday

An official report commissioned by Senegal on the killing of dozens of African WWII troops by French forces in 1944 will be presented to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday.

Egypt, Sudan reaffirm rejection of 'unilateral' decisions on Nile waters

Egypt and Sudan have reiterated their firm rejection of any "unilateral" measures regarding the Blue Nile, where Ethiopia built a dam project disputed by the two downstream nations.

Kenya's ex-PM Odinga to be buried on Sunday, honouring his wish of burial within 72 hours of death

The remains of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be buried on Sunday, October 19, the East African nation's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced.

Kenya's Ruto declares seven days of national mourning for former PM Odinga

Messages of condolence have been pouring in from African and global leaders following the announcement of Odinga’s passing.

Madagascar's military coup leader says he is 'taking the position of president'

Madagascar's presidency condemns the "illegal declaration" by a military unit to suspend the constitution.

Fresh drone attack strikes Sudan's capital Khartoum: army sources, eyewitnesses say

A military official said the army had shot down "most of the drones."

Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies in India - media reports

Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga has died, police and India authourities say.

Madagascar president dissolves parliament as political crisis deepens

A decree posted on Facebook said President Andry Rajoelina had consulted with the leaders of the assembly and the Senate on the decision.

DRC, M23 rebels sign deal to enforce ceasefire

DRC and rebel groups, including M23, have signed an agreement in Doha to establish a ceasefire monitoring mechanism, the Congolese government announced on Tuesday.

At least seven people killed in RSF drone strikes in Sudan

At least seven people were killed on Tuesday in drone strikes carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, local authorities and medics said.