Government, opposition trade blame as South Sudan ceasefire is violated
The latest ceasefire in South Sudan has been violated hours after taking effect Friday midnight, with the government and armed opposition trading accusations. source
Former Malawi president Joyce Banda returns from exile
Former Malawi President Joyce Banda will return home on Saturday after spending more than three years in self-imposed exile because of graft allegations, … source
UNHCR in Libya evacuates migrants to Niger
These refugees, mostly Eritreans living in Libyan, are happy to finally leave the country. Considered extremely vulnerable by the UN, they will be evacuated and … source
At least one person killed at inauguration of Sierra Leone’s president
At least one person was killed and about twenty injured on Saturday while trying to force the entrance of a crowded stadium in Freetown where the inauguration … source
Ethiopia set to ‘fully accept, implement’ 2000 deal with Eritrea
Ethiopia will “fully accept and implement” a peace agreement with Eritrea that was signed in 2000, its ruling coalition announced on Tuesday. The Horn of Africa … source
Cameroon security intact in restive regions: President Biya tells cabinet
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, on Thursday held his first cabinet meeting since 2015 and on the back of a recent reshuffle. The event took place at the Unity … source
Ethiopia, South Sudan leaders agree on viability of IGAD led peace deal
The leaders of Ethiopia and South Sudan have agreed that the peace process mediated by regional body, Inter Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), … source
Mauritius to sell citizenship and passports
By all means Mauritius is trying to attract investors. Mauritius is offering foreigners the chance to obtain Mauritian citizenship in exchange for a non-refundable … source
Zimbabwean teachers on strike
After a strike action organised one week ago by medical practitioners in Zimbabwe, public sector teachers also came out in their numbers on Tuesday to protest … source
African diplomats invite Trump to A.U. meeting to explain ‘shithole’ remark
African U.N. envoys suggested on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump meet with African leaders in Ethiopia this month after he was reported to have … source