Mozambique and Tanzania leaders meet over Islamist insurgency
The fighting in northern Mozambique has occasionally spilled across the border.
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West Africa suspends Burkina Faso following a coup
In the past 18 months, the nation ECOWAS has suspended two other members, Guinea and Mali.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At least 17 killed, 59 injured, in western Ghana explosion
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo called it a “truly sad, unfortunate and tragic incident”.
“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.
Seychelles former first lady in court over corruption scandal
The case involves funds given to the Seychelles government by the United Arab Emirates two decades ago.
