Niger coup leaders expel French, but not US, troops fighting jihadists
Less than five months after Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum was deposed in a coup, former colonial power France is pulling…
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French court jails Rwandan ex-doctor for 24 years over genocide
A former Rwandan doctor has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994…
Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m
Kenya’s competition regulator has fined the local Carrefour franchise holder, Majid al Futtaim, $7.1m (£5.6m) after accusing it of forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.
Conakry explosion: Huge blast at oil terminal in Guinea’s capital
A huge explosion at the main oil terminal in Guinea’s capital Conakry has killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, officials say.
Kenya’s discreet church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers
A church in Kenya has survived for the last decade by operating discreetly. It does not publicise its services in this very religious country because it welcomes gay worshippers.
DR Congo election 2023: What you need to know
Following the withdrawal of five candidates, including former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo, there are now 21 presidential candidates, including Mr Tshisekedi.
Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead
Ultimately Wu wants to build a fully realistic replica that behaves just like his dead son but dwells in virtual reality.
Ghana’s inflation rate falls to 19-month low
Ghana’s inflation rate has fallen to its lowest in 19 months, standing at 26.4% in November compared to 35.2% in the previous month, the statistics service has said.
Joshua Mollel, second student from Tanzania killed by Hamas in Israel
Clemence Mtenga and Joshua Mollel were the two students from Tanzania who went missing since the start of the fighting between Hamas and Israel
Eyebrows Raised As Neighbouring Presidents Stay Away From Kenya’s 60th Jamhuri Celebrations
Contrary to the habitual script, three presidents were a no-show on Tuesday opting to send their representatives.
