Africa
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Sudan UN envoy to launch talks on escalating political crisis
Citizens have repeatedly taken to the streets in the last two months or so to demand civilian rule.
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Wanafuzi wa Uganda warudi shule baada ya miaka miwili
Wanafunzi wapatao milioni 15 hawajahudhuria shule nchini Uganda tangu Machi 2020.
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Ugandan students back to school after nearly two-year closure
Uganda ended the world’s longest school closure on Monday.
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Watu sita wafariki kwenye mafuriko Afrika Kusini
Mvua za ghafla zimenyesha sehemu za mkoa wa kusini ikijumuisha East London kwenye pwani ya Bahari ya Hindi
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Case of African swine fever detected in Italy
African swine fever has existed in Africa for decades.
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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.
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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.
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Ugandan government challenges court order for release of acclaimed author
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija was arrested at his home just days after Christmas.
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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.
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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.
