
Russian fighters killed in major Mali battle highlight Kremlin’s diplomatic and security strategy in Africa
It is rumoured that the Kremlin could dispatch reinforcements to the Sahel to sustain its influence
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It is rumoured that the Kremlin could dispatch reinforcements to the Sahel to sustain its influence

Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country
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Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it

More than 800 people have been killed in 200 accidents involving petrol tankers since 2018

The mobile courts introduced during the Covid pandemic have remained, but defence lawyers and their clients don’t agree they are fair

Tanzania is banking on its natural resources during the global transition to clean energy, but analysts warn there are dangers ahead

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.