South Africa’s affordable energy dream
South Africa will have to wait for more months in order to relaunch its affordable energy programme. Formalised in 2010, the project for the construction of about … source
South Sudan: Kiir says war must end, Machar says ‘came to look for peace’ in Khartoum talks
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar said on Monday they hoped for a breakthrough in peace talks as they met in Khartoum, but … source
Kinshasa residents celebrate Bemba’s acquittal
It was celebration galore on the streets of DRC’s capital Kinshasa as residents welcomed the International Criminal Court’s decision on former VP Jean Pierre … source
Ethiopia meeting diffuses tension over dam project, leaders to meet every 6 months
A meeting between the Ethiopian prime minister and the Egyptian foreign affairs minister has diffused the tension that had been brewing over the Grand … source
Gaddafi’s son, Saif al Islam welcomes Sarkozy arrest, offers evidence
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of fallen Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has welcomed the detention of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy and reiterated … source
Top Kenyan lawyers berate Ethiopia govt over looming implosion
Two top lawyers in Kenya have slammed the Ethiopian government for presiding over a chaotic governance structure that is sure to implode before long. Donald … source
Equatorial Guinea shuts border with Cameroon over coup attempt
The border between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea has been sealed for nearly two weeks due to the alleged coup attempt against Africa’s longest serving … source
Mugabe’s lavish party faces criticism amid drought in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe’s extravagant birthday plans drew harsh criticism as the country grapples with widespread drought and hunger. source
Kabila’s Congo to consider legal protection for ex-presidents
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament will, at President Joseph Kabila’s request, hold a special session to consider legislation providing legal protection for … source
Malian ‘spider-man’ who rescued baby on Paris balcony meets Macron
A 22-year-old man played a modern-day spider-man role when he climbed up the balustrade of a Paris storey building to rescue a baby who was clinging from … source