South Sudan: Crackdown on security officials continues as Salva Kiir fires police chief
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has dismissed the country's police chief in response to reports of an attempted coup...
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South Africa: Rugby World Cup trophy intact after burglary attack
The South African Rugby Union has clarified that the William Webb Ellis trophy that the country recently won in France...
Malian military overpowers Tuareg separatists in Kidal stronghold
The Malian army announced on Tuesday that it had captured the city of Kidal, a northern rebel stronghold, after carrying...
South Africa: Three men in police net for sexually abusing children, dog
The South African Police Service has announced the arrest of three men accused of sexually molesting three children and a...
Voting starts in Liberia as George Weah and Joseph Boakai lockhorns presidential run-off
Voting has started Liberia's run-off presidential election after the two leading candidates in the October votes could not be clearly...
Military authorities in Gabon roll out plans to hold elections in 2025
Military authorities in Gabon have announced plans to hold a general election in August 2025. The move is a response...
Ex-Nigerian president canvases peaceful conduct ahead of Liberia run-off election
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has again called on Liberians to give peace a chance to prevail ahead...
Malian military lock horns with rebel groups in renewed hostilities
Renewed hostilities have been reported between the Malian Army, Tuareg separatists, and rebel groups in the northern Kidal region on...
Ghanaian footballer dies following on-pitch collapse
Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena has died at age 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania....
AfDB lifts sanctions on Gabon following rounds of negotiations in Morocco, DR Congo
The Gabonese government has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for lifting financial sanctions imposed on the country after the...
