A Kenyan publisher has withdrawn a school book that included a drawing depicting Prophet Muhammad following an outcry by Muslim leaders and parents. They complained that it was blasphemous to…
Cameroon: Authorities demolish homes after fatal landslide
Authorities in Cameroon have begun demolishing houses in the capital city’s Mbankolo neighbourhood, which was devastated by a landslide on Sunday. At least 30 people were killed and over 20…
Ethiopia: Top student excels in exam that only 3% passed
The top student in this year’s national exams in Ethiopia has said she is “very pleased”. Hanan Neji may have excelled, but overall the national performance was one of the…
Nigeria: Authorities halt all Christian pilgrimages to Israel
Nigeria has announced the suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel following the deadly violence that erupted over the weekend. A group of Easter pilgrims was supposed to fly to Israel…
Niger: Military government orders UN boss to leave within 72 hours
Niger’s military rulers have demanded that the head of the United Nations’ diplomatic mission in the country leave within 72 hours. A statement from the West African nation’s foreign ministry…
Burundi: Ex-central bank chief arrested over money laundering accusations
Burundi’s sacked central bank governor has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets. The charges against Dieudonné Murengerantwari are “provisional” pending the outcome of investigations,…
Uganda: MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
Ugandan lawmakers have rejected a government proposal to allow 15-year-old girls to access birth control pills to reduce high levels of pregnancy. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa called the idea “devilish”,…
Afghanistan: Second earthquake in days
Another earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, just days after two large quakes in the same region killed more than 1,000 people. The new 6.3 magnitude quake struck at around 05:10…
UK: British Airways suspends Israel flights after plane U-turns
British Airways has suspended flights to Israel after turning back one of its planes shortly before landing due to security concerns. Flight BA165 is returning to Heathrow after nearly reaching…
Kenya: High court puts a hold on police deployment to Haiti
A Kenyan high court has blocked the government’s plans to deploy police officers to Haiti or any other country pending the hearing of a petition. The judge cited issues raised…