While the Sahel has in recent years seen a string of military coups and escalating jihadism, particularly in Mali, Mauritania has not seen an attack since 2011

Exposure to heavy metals is associated with various biological risks such as damage to the kidneys, liver, lungs, reproductive system and nervous system

At least nine people were reported to have been killed and the 46 injured were in an ‘extremely serious’ condition

To keep migrants away, Fortress Europe has extended its wallsinto African countries such as Morocco and Mauritania

The government argues that the palace will transform the environs of the capital city, but state-owned forests and farmland are being cleared and citizens evicted

Artist impression of oil from the Sangomar field

On Sunday, Tigrayan authorities announced they are ready for a ceasefire and a ‘robust peace process’ mediated by the AU.  

Many Africans reflected more on the tragedies from colonial times, including events that occurred in the first decade of her rule.

The latest tally of legislators is two more than previously, and the highest ever under the parity rules.

Ethiopia’s northernmost region has suffered severe food shortages and limited access to basic services including electricity, communications and banking.

Data on kidnapping is notoriously unreliable because of under reporting, but ACLED estimates almost 3 000 people were taken last year.

Ndayishimiye ‘has brought a breath of fresh air to Burundi. This is to his credit. He gives the impression of a real sincerity in wanting to improve things.’

The Zimbabwe Teachers Association says teachers leave classrooms immediately to exchange their salaries before the currency devalues.

Since 2002, no presidential poll outcome in Kenya has gone uncontested.

Kenya’s Supreme Court has declared deputy President William Ruto validly elected as the country’s fifth president.

Ten people were killed when a three-storey building collapsed in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos in May this year. 

A survivor says the assailants stole cattle and killed more than 100 people.

In July, fighting in the region pitted Hausa tribes against rival communities including the Berta people, leaving at least 105 people killed and dozens wounded. 

But the assessments are not often carried out. Developments that are clearly detrimental to the environment still take place.

Outstanding balances on loans mostly extended by China’s Ministry of Commerce are thus slated to be cancelled.

Despite the victory, the outcome marked a record low for the MPLA and might yet end up in court.