Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the…
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Central African Republic to hold constitutional referendum on July 30
A constitutional referendum will be held in the Central African Republic (CAR) on July 30,…
Suez Canal: Bulk carrier refloated after running aground
A ship that was grounded in the Suez Canal, has been refloated, shipping agent Leth…
Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia
Al-Shabab fighters have attacked a military base housing Ugandan forces of the African Union peacekeeping…
Over 1m internally displaced in Somalia in 4 months -Aid agencies
Severe drought, recurrent conflict and devastating floods have forced more than one million people in…
Advocates battle to publish West Africa’s 1st LGBT magazine
The publication of the first magazine dedicated to West Africa’s LGBT community, originally set to…
Congo: Education minister impregnates deputy, claims it’s workplace accident
In a surprising admission, Tony Mwaba Kazadi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Minister of…
Sudan’s army, Rapid Support Forces sign 7-day ceasefire
Warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire following talks in the Saudi…
8 in 10 South African children struggle to read by age of 10
Eight out of 10 South African school children struggle to read by the age of…
Sudan denounces attacks on churches, diplomatic missions
Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced in strong terms the attack on worshipers by…