News24 | Sudan’s war: Two years of devastation
Sudan entered its third year of war on Tuesday, with no sign of respite for war-weary civilians.
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Ghana bars foreigners from local gold market
Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.
Nigerians fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out
People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.
News24 | Sudan talks in London to find way to end brutal conflict
Diplomats and aid officials are seeking a way to end the violence and suffering in what is considered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. But no one representing Sudan will be present at the talks.
London talks to thrash out ‘pathway to peace’ for Sudan
The UK is promising an extra $120m (£91m) worth of food and medical assistance.
Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials
The move is Algeria’s biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.
South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relations
Relations are at an all-time low – South Africa’s ambassador to the US was expelled last month.
News24 | Gabon junta chief wins election – provisional results
Coup leader Brice Oligui Nguema topped the presidential vote with over 90% of the vote, the Interior Ministry said. The military junta has been in power since earlier presidential elections prompted the coup.
‘Death is everywhere’: Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks
One person in Zamzam described things as “extremely catastrophic” after three days of assaults.
Result of Gabon’s first post-coup poll to be known soon
The coup mastermind Gen Brice Oligui Nguema changed the constitution to allow him to run.
News24 | Civil society groups in Zimbabwe say new Act will cripple their operations
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill into law on Friday.
Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.
US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa
Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening.
News24 | Mnangagwa administration accused of bribing MPs with land to survive looming impeachment
The Zimbabwean government has started dishing out land to members of parliament just a week after war veteran leader Blessed Geza called for the impeachment of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Nigerian song criticising president banned from radio
In the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader’s son to tell his father about everyday hardships.
Why fears are growing of a return of civil war to South Sudan
With the vice-president under arrest there are concerns a political rift could spiral into conflict.
Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency
Saturday’s election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval.
Egyptian Salah signs new deal with Liverpool
Mohamed Salah is excited Liverpool “have a chance to win other trophies” as he signs a fresh two-year contract.
News24 | UAE fuels Darfur genocide, Sudan tells International Court of Justice
Sudan told the International Court of Justice on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates was violating the Genocide Convention by supporting paramilitary forces in Darfur, but the UAE argued the case should be thrown out as the
Tanzania’s opposition leader charged with treason
He has been holding rallies nationwide saying October’s elections cannot go ahead without reforms.
The Gabon strongman eyeing election victory
Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?