South Sudan Leader Warns Rival Over Unity Government
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has threatened to form a unity government without opposition leader Riek Machar if he does not return to the country soon.
He gave the warning during prayers being hosted at...
Sierra Leone: Many Feared Dead After Building Collapses
At least 50 people are missing and feared dead after a three-story building under construction collapsed Wednesday in Bo, Sierra Leone’s second largest city.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Saidu Kamara told Sierra Leone’s Radio...
Zimbabwe to Reopen Water Plant ‘for a Few Days’
The main water treatment plant in Zimbabwe’s capital - which shut down on Monday - is temporarily reopening.
It is a move which will bring a degree of relief to the city's residents at a...
Rapper Dave Wins Top Prize for Debut Album Psychodrama
Dave, a 21-year-old rapper from London whose family comes from Nigeria, has just won the UK's Mercury Prize for his debut album, Psychodrama.
The album has been hailed as "the boldest and best British rap...
Nigeria’s Housing ‘the Worst in The World’
Nigeria is facing a housing crisis, with conditions among the worst in the world, the UN has warned. More than two thirds of Nigerians are living in poor settlements with a lack of basic...
East African Bloc Seeks to Spur Demand for Local Textiles
An East African bloc’s decision to promote the wearing of locally made attire and annual exhibits in the member states will help the garments gain popularity, said experts.
The optimism follows the East Africa Community’s...
Somalia: Bombing Targeting Turkish Vehicle Injures 2
At least two people were injured in a bomb attack targeting a Turkish education body’s vehicle in Somalia’s capital on Thursday, police said.
An improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a bullet proof vehicle carrying Turkish...
Egypt: Over 350 Arrested In Protests Against Al-Sisi
Over 350 people have been arrested across Egypt in the latest wave of demonstrations against Egyptıan President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, according to a Cairo-based non governmental organization.
In a statement, the Egyptian commission for rights and...
Algeria Sentences Ex-President’s Brother to 15 Years
Said Bouteflika, the brother of Algeria's deposed president, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail after a two-day trial. He was a key figure among Algeria's leadership until President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced...
Armed Attacks Kill 10 in Burkina Faso
At least 10 people, including a soldier, were killed in two terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, state media reported Sunday.
An unidentified group of motorcyclists carried out an armed attack Saturday on the Dungeon village...
