Ethiopia Says Coup Attempt Against Leader of Amhara State Failed
Ethiopian officials say efforts are under way to apprehend the coup plotters, who attempted to oust Ambachew Mekonnen, the regional government head in Amhara, north of the capital Addis Ababa. Ethiopia said...
Gender Equality at Nairobi Summit
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, until 2022 announced that they decided to end the female circumcision.
A three-day summit was held in Nairobi to discuss issues such as ending gender-based violence and advancing women's health rights....
Burundi Beer Fans Blamed for Shortage of The Brew
Fans of one of Burundi’s most-popular bottled beers are being told it is their fault that there is a shortage of the drink.
The dearth of Amstel is "caused by an increase in demand", Remy...
Dwelling on Africa: Country Report “Somalia”
Somalia is one of the countries with the greatest economic potential not only in Africa but
also in the world with its rich animal population, arable land, underground resources, thousands of kilometers of coastline and...
Judges Dismiss Botswana Poll Allegations
Judges dismiss Botswana poll allegations after saying opposition failed to prove the fraud allegations. The judges have dismissed over a dozen such cases with only one being left that is to be heard next...
Algeria is Preventing Assets from being Sold to the Total Group
Algeria has blocked the Occidental Petroleum's (OX.N) agreement to sell the state-owned Sonatrach to Total.
Muhammad Arkab said that the agreement, which provides a wider sale of Anadarko assets, is incompatible with Algerian legislation.
The law...
Sudan’s Bashir Charged on Corruption in First Public Appearance Since Ousting
Sudan's ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offenses on Sunday as he appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown in April. After the military overthrew him following 16 weeks...
Zimbabwe Protested the US with A New Holiday
Zimbabwe declared a new festival holiday supported by the state to protest the damage caused by US sanctions to the economy.
This feast, called the Anti-Sanctions Day, will be commemorated on 25 October.
Zimbabwe has been...
Opinion: Africa’s New Free Trade Zone Is Still Just a Dream
Trade within Africa has enormous potential. Whether a new free trade zone on the continent will realize that potential is up to the more than 50 nations participating in it, writes DW's...
Honest Nigerian Serviceman Gets Promoted for Returning Cash
A member of the Nigerian Air Force who returned a lost parcel containing 37,000 euros cash received a two-rank promotion, as part of his reward.
Bashir Umar had been on patrol duties with other colleagues...
