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Wounded flood hospitals after Ethiopia PM declares Tigray victory

By AFP 18 hours ago

Wounded flood hospitals after Ethiopia PM declares Tigray victory

Massacre in jihadist-ravaged northeast Nigeria kills at least 110

By AFP 19 hours ago

Massacre in jihadist-ravaged northeast Nigeria kills at least 110

Somalia expels Kenyan ambassador over 'interference'

By Hillary Orinde 1 day ago

Somalia expels Kenyan ambassador over 'interference'

Boko Haram kills at least 43 farm workers in Nigeria

By AFP 1 day ago

Boko Haram kills at least 43 farm workers in Nigeria

Six explosions in Eritrean capital of Asmara, says U.S. State Department

Six explosions in Eritrean capital of Asmara, says U.S. State Department

Ethiopian military operation in Tigray is complete, prime minister says

Ethiopian military operation in Tigray is complete, prime minister says

Mayor of Zimbabwe capital arrested over graft allegations

Mayor of Zimbabwe capital arrested over graft allegations

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Murder convict triggers change in criminal law

Murder convict triggers change in criminal law

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BBI seeks to make AG powerful minister

BBI seeks to make AG powerful minister

David Ochami 3 hours ago

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When a simple stretch can break your bones

Mactilda Mbenywe 15 hours ago

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Artificial melanin: New-age hair dye

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Senegal's coronavirus success divides experts

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Senegal's coronavirus success divides experts

Some experts believe that herd immunity may explain the low level of cases

AFP 3 days ago

Ethiopia PM orders final offensive against Tigray leaders

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Ethiopia PM orders final offensive against Tigray leaders

Abiy orders army to launch final offensive against Tigray fighters in Mekele, says window for surrender expired.

AFP 4 days ago

South Africa's Zuma still popular despite graft scandals

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South Africa's Zuma still popular despite graft scandals

Former anti-apartheid resistance fighter is accused of overseeing mass looting of state assets

AFP 4 days ago

Sudan's former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi dies of coronavirus

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Sudan's former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi dies of coronavirus

The 84-year-old was the country's last democratically elected prime minister before he was toppled in 1989

AFP 4 days ago

Sudanese open arms to Ethiopians fleeing conflict

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Sudanese open arms to Ethiopians fleeing conflict

Hungry, thirsty and exhausted they entered the poor border town of Hamdayit in the early days of the conflict in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region.

AFP 5 days ago

Former Niger president Mamadou Tandja dies

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Former Niger president Mamadou Tandja dies

From 1999, Tandja headed a civilian government that replaced a short-lived military junta

AFP 5 days ago

List: US imposes strict travel rules on 15 African countries

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List: US imposes strict travel rules on 15 African countries

The six-month Program which takes effect on December 24 and runs through to June 24 is targeting the visitors who overstay their visas.

Mercy Asamba 6 days ago

Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people 'ready to die'

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Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people 'ready to die'

Abiy on Sunday called on the TPLF to surrender peacefully within three days, saying they were "at a point of no return"

AFP 6 days ago

CHECKPOINT

Between PSC and President, who calls the shots in the Magoha affair?

Between PSC and President, who calls the shots in the Magoha affair?

Japheth Ogila 14 days ago

Explainer: Why recounts rarely change the results of U.S. elections

Explainer: Why recounts rarely change the results of U.S. elections

Reuters 19 days ago

Biden won. What does that mean for Kenya?

Biden won. What does that mean for Kenya?

Hillary Orinde 22 days ago

Factbox: The U.S. presidential election explained in 10 numbers

Factbox: The U.S. presidential election explained in 10 numbers

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Explainer: Citizen Trump will face legal woes

Explainer: Citizen Trump will face legal woes

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DR Congo ex-warlord gets life term for war crimes

DR Congo ex-warlord gets life term for war crimes

AFP 6 days ago

Head of Egyptian rights group held in solitary confinement - lawyers

Head of Egyptian rights group held in solitary confinement - lawyers

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120 Algeria health workers have died from virus: ministry

120 Algeria health workers have died from virus: ministry

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Inside a Tigray town scarred by Ethiopian conflict

Inside a Tigray town scarred by Ethiopian conflict

AFP 7 days ago

Former Mauritania president Abdallahi dies

Former Mauritania president Abdallahi dies

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U.N. urges civilian protection after Ethiopia's 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces

U.N. urges civilian protection after Ethiopia's 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces

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AU says Africa's fight against Covid-19 not yet over

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Bobi Wine has the opposition on his side, can he win poll?

Bobi Wine has the opposition on his side, can he win poll?

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Burkina Faso goes to the polls in shadow of jihadist threat

Burkina Faso goes to the polls in shadow of jihadist threat

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'Save yourselves', Ethiopia tells Tigrayans as it moves on rebel-held capital

'Save yourselves', Ethiopia tells Tigrayans as it moves on rebel-held capital

Reuters 8 days ago

Al Qaeda in North Africa names new leader to succeed Droukdel

Al Qaeda in North Africa names new leader to succeed Droukdel

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Burkina Faso votes under looming threat of violence

Burkina Faso votes under looming threat of violence

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Al-Shabaab's Sh3 billion tax collection web in Somalia

Al-Shabaab's Sh3 billion tax collection web in Somalia

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In the spotlight: The Tigrayan party at the heart of Ethiopia's conflict

In the spotlight: The Tigrayan party at the heart of Ethiopia's conflict

AFP 8 days ago

Ethiopian government says troops have taken two towns from Tigray fighters

Ethiopian government says troops have taken two towns from Tigray fighters

Reuters 9 days ago

Ethiopia pushes toward Tigray capital, rebuffs African mediation

Ethiopia pushes toward Tigray capital, rebuffs African mediation

Reuters 9 days ago

Three years after Mugabe's ouster, hope dissipates in Zimbabwe

Three years after Mugabe's ouster, hope dissipates in Zimbabwe

AFP 9 days ago

Myth of 'crocodile men' promotes rough justice in C. Africa

Myth of 'crocodile men' promotes rough justice in C. Africa

AFP 10 days ago

Burkina Faso voters left voiceless amid escalating violence

Burkina Faso voters left voiceless amid escalating violence

Reuters 10 days ago

Uganda's Bobi Wine released on bail as protest death toll rises to 37

Uganda's Bobi Wine released on bail as protest death toll rises to 37

Reuters 10 days ago

UNICEF: Ethiopia conflict puts 2.3 million children in need

UNICEF: Ethiopia conflict puts 2.3 million children in need

AFP 10 days ago

16 killed as riots rock Uganda over Bobi Wine's arrest

16 killed as riots rock Uganda over Bobi Wine's arrest

AFP 10 days ago

WHO chief denies Ethiopia's claims he backs dissident region

WHO chief denies Ethiopia's claims he backs dissident region

AFP 10 days ago

African leaders stand with Bobi Wine as EU, UN condemn police brutality

African leaders stand with Bobi Wine as EU, UN condemn police brutality

Mwangi Maina 11 days ago

Death toll in Uganda's violent protests rises to 16

Death toll in Uganda's violent protests rises to 16

Xinhua 11 days ago

Stop Ethiopia war and help civilians, Biden team urges

Stop Ethiopia war and help civilians, Biden team urges

Reuters 11 days ago

Ethiopia accuses WHO head Tedros of backing Tigray rebels

Ethiopia accuses WHO head Tedros of backing Tigray rebels

Reuters 11 days ago

US condemns deadly violence in Uganda after Bobi Wine arrest

US condemns deadly violence in Uganda after Bobi Wine arrest

Mercy Asamba 11 days ago

Coronavirus cases in Africa surpass the 2m mark

Coronavirus cases in Africa surpass the 2m mark

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Three dead in clashes after Uganda presidential candidate arrested

Three dead in clashes after Uganda presidential candidate arrested

AFP 11 days ago

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