Dozens arrested in South Africa as looting rocks Johannesburg
Dozens of people have been arrested in the South African city of Johannesburg after rioters looted shops and torched buildings…
More than 130 African migrants feared drowned off Djibouti-UN
More than 130 migrants were thought to be missing after two boats capsized Tuesday off the tiny East African nation…
Nigeria president 'sacks' acting chief judge
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen just weeks before what’s set to be a tight presidential vote,…
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Eritrea, Somalia have world's least powerful passports
Eritrea and Somalia are among the least powerful passports globally, according to the 2019 Henley Passport Index. Eritrea which has…
Sudan protest hub: Three killed at anti-govt rally in Omdurman -SUNA
January 10, 2019: Anti-govt protesters killed in Omdurman Sudanese police used tear gas to disperse “illegal” protests against the 30-year…
Zimbabwe govt warns businesses against 'dollarising' economy
Zimbabwe’s Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, has warned the business community in the country to stop the practice…
Human Rights Watch cautions Ethiopia on hate speech law
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has cautioned Ethiopia against plans to enact a new law to curb hate speech, following the…
Nigeria's Lagos State approves use of hijab in public schools
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South African minister Gigaba defies calls to resign
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Ethiopia security forces clash with ex-Oromo rebel group
Federal security forces in Ethiopia have clashed with members of an armed rebel group, the Oromo Liberation Front, OLF, multiple…
Eritrea:Unlike Ethiopia, Eritrea stagnant on human rights: Asmara jabs Germany
The Eritrean government has lashed out at the German government over its assessment of the human rights situation in the…
Zimbabwe to continue with multi currency regime - President
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Eritrea-Ethiopia deal did not require any mediation – FM Saleh
Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh says the June 8 peace deal between the two countries was one that was agreed…