Only four of the 25 ministers are women and, by law, men are the supreme heads of the family

Efforts to modernise the capital Cairo’s infrastructure are running up against, and sometimes through, the city’s long history

The devastation of Cyclone Freddy, which Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe, is being exacerbated by the drought brought on by El Niño

The health sectors in both countries are under pressure, with professionals either leaving or striking for better pay and working conditions

At least 250  000 women and girls were raped by Hutu extremists during the genocide targeting the Tutsi minority, according to the UN

Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs

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.