Ugandan health authorities are investigating an unidentified disease outbreak that has killed at least 12 people in a span of two weeks in Kyotera district in the central region. Affected…
South Africa: Israel-Gaza conflict should not divide – Ramaphosa
South Africans should not let the Israel-Gaza conflict “deepen divisions”, said President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday. This comes after a pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protest clashed in Cape Town last week.…
Chad: Opposition leader Succès Masra urges reconciliation
Chadian opposition leader Succès Masra has met with Transitional President Mahamat Deby as part of the national reconciliation programme initiated by the military-led government. They held talks on Monday at…
Senegal: Sonko’s party finds alternative presidential candidate
The party of the jailed Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has said it is putting forward an alternative candidate for the presidential election next year. Court rulings have meant that…
Germany: Olaf Scholz pledges $4.5bn to boost clean energy in Africa
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged nearly $4.5bn (£3.6bn) by the end of the decade, for what’s known as the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative. He was speaking at the Compact…
USA: Nicki Minaj responds to Nigerian fan’s complaint about tour venues
A Nicki Minaj fan in Nigeria has said she was overwhelmed after the star responded to one of her posts on X. Ramat Victory had expressed disappointment that her country…
Congo-Brazzaville: Stampede leaves dozens dead during army recruitment drive
At least 37 people have died in a stampede during an army recruitment drive at a stadium in Congo-Brazzaville, the government has said. People tried to force their way through…
Liberia: Vehicle rams crowd celebrating President-elect Boakai’s victory
At least three people have died and 28 others are in hospital in Liberia’s capital after a vehicle rammed into supporters of President-elect Joseph Boakai, a medical officer has said.…
Kenya: President Ruto in Germany to find 200,000 jobs for Kenyans
President William Ruto has said that he is aiming to secure opportunities for Kenyans to find employment in Germany, amid a worsening unemployment crisis in his country. More than a…
South Africa: Israel recalls its ambassador from Pretoria
Israel has recalled its ambassador in South Africa “for consultations”, Israel’s foreign ministry has said. The move on Monday followed the “latest South African statements” on Israel, ministry spokesperson Lior…