South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has appointed Angelina Teny, the recently sacked defence minister, as the new minister of the interior. Ms Teny is the wife of opposition leader Riek…
Malawi: Veteran politician John Tembo dies aged 91
John Tembo, a dominant figure in Malawian politics for more than four decades, has died in hospital in the capital, Lilongwe, at the age of 91, his family says. He…
Niger: France’s ambassador flies out of Niamey after row
France’s ambassador in Niger has flown out of the country a month after military rulers ordered his expulsion. The two countries had been close allies until President Mohamed Bazoum was…
Zambian: President Hakainde Hichilema sacks Information Minister in mini-reshuffle
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has sacked his Information Minister Chushi Kasanda in a mini-cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday. Ms Kasanda was replaced with Cornelius Mweetwa, the ruling United Party for…
Tanzania: Mass cull eliminates five million invasive quelea birds
More than five million invasive quelea birds have been killed in a mass cull in Tanzania, the authorities have said in comments reported in the local media. The birds had…
South Africa: Lethal bird flu outbreak kills 2.6 million chickens
The South African authorities are intensifying bio-security measures to control a severe avian influenza outbreak that has so far killed 2.6 million chickens across the country. Five of the country’s…
Kenya: Nairobi to start building nuclear power plant in 2027 – CEO
Kenya will begin constructing a nuclear power plant in 2027, the authorities have said in the latest pledge about the plans. The 1,000MW plant, which has been in the pipeline…
Cameroon: Authorities threaten prosecution against coup speculators
Cameroon’s Minister of Communication René Emmanuel Sadi has warned against speculation that the country might witness a coup, amid a series of military takeovers in recent months. In a statement,…
South Africa: Eight electrocuted after heavy rains
Eight people have been electrocuted after gale force winds and heavy rainfall lashed South Africa’s Western Cape province. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes, including residents of…
Mozambique: Ten arrested over killing of motorcycle drivers
Ten alleged killers of motorcycle taxi drivers are under arrest in the coal and energy-rich western Mozambican city of Tete. The suspects, who were presented to the press, by the…