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Ivorian soldiers ‘enduring’ detention in Mali
August 5, 2022
Ivorian soldiers ‘enduring’ detention in Mali
Ivory Coast’s National Security Council says the 49 Ivorian soldiers arrested a month ago by Mali’s transitional government are “courageously…
Western envoys snub South Sudan peace roadmap meeting
August 4, 2022
Western envoys snub South Sudan peace roadmap meeting
Western diplomats in South Sudan say they will not attend a meeting convened by President Salva Kiir to discuss a…
Nigeria halts the importation of SIM cards
August 3, 2022
Nigeria halts the importation of SIM cards
Nigeria’s government says it has banned the importation of Sim cards used in mobile phones. Communications Minister Isa Pantami said…
South Sudanese frustrated by elusive peace – UK
August 3, 2022
South Sudanese frustrated by elusive peace – UK
The UK government says the people of South Sudan are frustrated with the slow implementation of the country’s peace agreement…
Ngũgĩ is one of the most important writers – Chimamanda
August 2, 2022
Ngũgĩ is one of the most important writers – Chimamanda
Acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has praised veteran Kenyan novelist and playwright Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, calling him “one of the…
Ethiopia among worst jailers of journalists – CPJ
August 2, 2022
Ethiopia among worst jailers of journalists – CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a US-based group advocating for the freedom of the press, has called Ethiopia one…
Ex-Liberian VP picked as presidential challenger
August 1, 2022
Ex-Liberian VP picked as presidential challenger
Liberia’s opposition Unity Party has picked former Vice-President Joseph Boakai as its candidate in the presidential elections scheduled for next…
UN pays tribute to peacekeepers killed in DR Congo
August 1, 2022
UN pays tribute to peacekeepers killed in DR Congo
A tribute ceremony for four UN peacekeepers killed during anti-UN protests in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is ongoing at…
Kenya won’t block Facebook ahead of polls – ministers
August 1, 2022
Kenya won’t block Facebook ahead of polls – ministers
The Kenyan government won’t be shutting down Facebook despite threats by the national cohesion agency to suspend it. The National…
US ‘concerned’ over Tunisia’s new constitution
July 29, 2022
US ‘concerned’ over Tunisia’s new constitution
The US says it “shares concerns” that Tunisia’s new constitution could weaken democracy and erode respect for human rights and…