Case of African swine fever detected in Italy
African swine fever has existed in Africa for decades.
Day: January 7, 2022
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tests positive for COVID-19
Aubameyang is at risk of missing Gabon’s opening Group C match against Comoros on January 10.
South African graft whistleblower fears for life
Whistleblower says he is “in danger” following publication of a report into alleged state corruption under ex-president Jacob Zuma.
Ugandan government challenges court order for release of acclaimed author
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija was arrested at his home just days after Christmas.
Thirteen civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso
The country’s security forces are poorly equipped to face a ruthless and highly mobile foe, adept at carrying out hit-and-run raids.
Four police officers killed in Kenya’s coastal region in fresh attacks
Reports indicate that a police vehicle on patrol was “hit directly” by a rocket-propelled grenade.
China denies claims it is luring African countries into debt trap
China is Africa’s largest trading partner.
