Libya: Rival leaders agree to form unified government

Leaders of Libya’s two rival governments have agreed to form a unity government, signalling progress toward ending more than a decade of political deadlock. In a joint statement on Sunday,…

Uganda: Authorities suspend ban on meat sale amid disease outbreak

Ugandan authorities have reportedly suspended a recent ban on meat sales in the capital, Kampala, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Health authorities last week imposed a ban and ordered…

SA: President Ramaphosa criticises opposition for inviting US to observe poll

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized the country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), for calling on the United States and European countries to monitor upcoming elections. The…

Eswatini: Authorities deny reports that the kingdom is facing shortage of men

The Kingdom of Eswatini has denied reports that it has granted citizenship to people from southern Africa to fill the country’s shortage of men. Below is a fake viral letter…

Sierra Leone: Idris Elba to change stereotypes about Africa with smart city

Film star Idris Elba, who is leading a smart city initiative in Sierra Leone, says he took on the project to change stereotypes about Africa. Mr Elba is building an…

Nigeria: Authorities warn schools in 14 states at risk of kidnappings

The Nigerian government has identified schools in at least 14 states and the capital Abuja as vulnerable to attack following a new wave of mass kidnappings of students. Nigeria’s National…

Uganda: Sale of meat banned in Kampala

Uganda’s animal welfare authorities have reportedly banned the sale of meat in the capital, Kampala, to curb an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting animals. “Movement of cattle, goats, sheep, pigs…

DR Congo: Authorities deny signing military agreement with Russia

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has denied reports that it has signed a military cooperation agreement with Russia. “So far, there are no recently signed agreements…

South Africa: Tyla cancels world tour over ‘worsened’ injury

South African musician Tyra has cancelled her long-awaited debut world tour two weeks before the start due to injury. “For the past year I’ve been silently suffering with an injury…

Sudan: UN chief calls for Ramadan ceasefire

The UN Secretary-General called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. After nearly a year of fighting between Sudan’s military and paramilitary rapid support forces, President Antonio Guterres has ordered warring…