27 Million People in Africa Face Acute Food Shortage
Millions in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda face food
insecurity, says new report.
An estimated 27 million people across seven African nations face acute food insecurity, a recent report said.
The figure accounts...
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Condemns ‘Anti-Foreigner Violence’
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a wave of looting and violence mostly targeting nationals of other African countries.
"There can be no justification for any South African to attack people from other countries,"...
Ethiopia Slates November 13 for Sidama Autonomy Referendum
Ethiopia on Thursday granted its ethnic Sidama community a referendum in November on selfdetermination, with a view to creating the country’s 10th autonomous region, Fana news agency reported.
Ethiopia’s nine existing regional states enjoy a...
Mugabe Will Be Remembered as A ‘Man of Courage’
Kenya's president has paid tribute to Robert Mugabe, saying the 95-year-old had been "an elder statesman, a freedom fighter and a pan-Africanist who played a major role in shaping the interests of the African...
Senegal Ends Phone Contracts for Civil Servants
The mobile phone contracts for civil servants in Senegal have been suspended in an effort to limit public spending.
Ministers and their staff can no longer make phone calls but they have until the end...
‘Mugabe Fearlessly Defended Africa’ – Zambia’s Leader
Zambia's President Edgar Lungu says Mr Mugabe will be remembered for "fearlessly defending the continent".
In a tweet, he paid tribute to "a pan-Africanist and Zimbabwe's founding father", saying his place in the annals of...
Pope Heads to Mozambique to Help Consolidate Peace
Pope Francis heads to Mozambique on Wednesday to encourage the country’s fragile peace, starting a three-nation African tour where climate change, poverty and corruption will also be high on the agenda.
The former Portuguese colony...
Governments Issue Warnings About South Africa Violence
Following the outbreak of violence in South Africa, which has seen some foreign-owned
businesses targeted, a number of other African countries have expressed their concern and
issued warnings.
Ethiopia's embassy in South Africa has advised its citizens...
Guinea-Bissau Incumbent Vaz to Seek Re-Election
Guinea-Bissau president José Mario Vaz, announced on Thursday he would be seeking reelection in November.
“I will be a candidate in the November 24 elections,” Vaz said in front of thousands of supporters in Bissau,...
Ethiopia Condemns Violence Against Its Nationals in South Africa
The Ethiopia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Wednesday condemned violence against its nationals in South Africa.
"We condemn the heinous act of violence and looting of properties perpetrated against
foreigners including our citizens in South...
