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Ugandan MP seized moments after prison release
September 24, 2021
Ugandan MP seized moments after prison release
Ugandan opposition MP Allan Ssewanyana was re-arrested moments after being released from prison on bail on Thursday evening. His lawyer,…
Troops rescue dozens of women and children in Mozambique
September 23, 2021
Troops rescue dozens of women and children in Mozambique
A multi-national military force in Mozambique has rescued 87 women and children from a jihadist militant base in Macomia in…
Mali protesters: Drop France and ally with Russia
September 23, 2021
Mali protesters: Drop France and ally with Russia
Thousands of protesters have taken part in a rally in Mali’s capital, Bamako, to call for closer ties with Russia.…
Uganda targets over 10% jabs before schools resume
September 23, 2021
Uganda targets over 10% jabs before schools resume
Uganda is aiming to vaccinate at least six million people against Covid – more than 10% of its population –…
French police ban DR Congo star’s Paris concert
September 22, 2021
French police ban DR Congo star’s Paris concert
Authorities in France have banned a Congolese musician’s Paris concert scheduled for 25 September because of security concerns, warning it…
Trump sues niece and New York Times over tax story
September 22, 2021
Trump sues niece and New York Times over tax story
Former US President Donald Trump is suing his niece and the New York Times over a 2018 article that alleged…
UN warns against return to Mozambique attack-hit areas
September 22, 2021
UN warns against return to Mozambique attack-hit areas
The United Nations is urging “caution” over people returning to the restive northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. It says…
Guinea junta briefly detains ex-minister
September 20, 2021
Guinea junta briefly detains ex-minister
Guinea new junta arrested a former minister on Sunday and ransacked his home before releasing him hours later. Armed men…
West Africa bloc imposes sanctions on Guinea junta
September 17, 2021
West Africa bloc imposes sanctions on Guinea junta
Leaders of West Africa regional bloc Ecowas have imposed travel bans and a freeze of the financial assets of Guinea’s…
Mali’s interim council grants coup leaders amnesty
September 17, 2021
Mali’s interim council grants coup leaders amnesty
The leaders of the two recent coups in Mali have been granted amnesty by the country’s interim parliament. Colonel Assimi…