Rwanda to reopen land border with Uganda
Rwanda abruptly closed its border with Uganda in 2019, accusing Uganda of abducting its citizens and supporting rebels seeking to topple Kagame.
Author: Leah Ngari
Kenya boosts security after France and Germany warn of terror attacks risk
Kenya has been hit by several deadly attacks waged by Al-Shabaab fighters in retaliation for Nairobi sending troops into Somalia.
Guinea’s transitional prime minister cites multi-billion dollar mining shortfall
Beavogui was appointed the civilian head of the government last October by the junta that seized control the previous month.
Media: Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire
US President Joe Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman to the court in the event of a vacancy.
Burkina Faso Police disperse protesters rallying against jihadist violence
Groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State groups have plagued the country since 2015.
Ugandan president’s son in Rwanda to meet President Kagame
Museveni and Kagame were close allies over the 1980s and 90s during struggles for power in their respective countries, before becoming bitter rivals.
Sudan’s deputy leader meets Ethiopia’s defence minister on rare visit
Relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa deteriorated due to a territorial conflict.
Mali holds state funeral for former president Ibrahim Keita
Army officers led by Colonel Assimi Goita forced Keita out of office on August 18, 2020.
“Tortured” Ugandan author, Rukirabashaija, appears in court
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is accused of posting critical comments on social media about President Yoweri Museveni and his powerful son Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
US diplomats in Sudan for talks on coup crisis
Since Tuesday, many shops were closed and streets barricaded around Khartoum.
