Tag: Africa Observatory – Issue 14
Cameroon Separatists Go on Hunger Strike
Detained leaders of Cameroon's Anglophone separatist movement have begun an indefinite hunger strike.
They say they are concerned over the whereabouts of around 200 of...
Egypt Hunger Strike Over Prison Cruelty
About 130 inmates at a prison in Egypt's capital, Cairo, have been on hunger strike for more than six weeks to protest against inhumane...
Unemployment Hits Record High in South Africa
South Africa saw record levels of unemployment with 6.7 million jobless, the country's worst since the global financial crisis over a decade ago, said...
Boko Haram: A Decade of Terror Explained
It is exactly 10 years since the leader of Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf, was killed in police custody.
His death sparked a campaign of terror...
African Stars Set for Success Featuring Us Singer Beyoncé
Some of Africa's biggest music stars look set for success on a global scale having been
handpicked by US singer Beyoncé to appear on her...
Student Deaths Spark Call for Sudan Countrywide Protests
BBC correspondents in Sudan report that outraged protesters have gathered in several cities including the capital, Khartoum, following the killing of five protesters in...
South African Pupils Die of Suspected Food Poisoning
Three pupils have died of suspected food poisoning at a school in South Africa’s eastern province of Mpumalanga, officials say.
According to South Africa’s Soweten...
India President Announces $100m Loan for Benin
India's president has announced a loan of $100m (£82m) for developmental projects in Benin on a visit to the West African nation.
Ram Nath Kovind...
Ethiopians Grow Green Thumb in Billion Tree Drive
Ethiopians from all walks of life took to open spaces nationwide on Monday to take part in a
massive campaign that set out to plant...
Kenya to Export First Barrels of Oil
A $12 million commercial sales agreement for 200,000 barrels was signed on Thursday, August 1.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta made the announcement himself...
