South Africa: Ramaphosa calls for enforcement of laws to stop illegal occupation of buildings
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Saturday called on officials to sanction laws prohibiting those living in South African cities from...
Africa
Gabon: Military junta sanctions reopening of borders with ‘immediate effect’
The military junta in Gabon announced on Saturday that it would reopen the country's borders earlier closed following the coup...
Somalia: Kenya ATMIS contingent donates medical supplies to Jubaland’s Dhobley General Hospital
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel operating with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) donated medical supplies to Jubaland's...
Children in Nigeria, Somalia, CAR, others most affected by climate change – UN
The United Nations children agency, UNICEF, says children in Africa are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate...
UN calls for ‘independent’ investigation after violent crackdown on anti-MONUSCO protesters in DRC
The United Nations has called for an "independent" probe following the killing of dozens of people in a crackdown on...
Gabon coup leader affirms growing pressure, says junta will not rush to fresh polls
Military officers who deposed President Ali Bongo said they are not in a hurry to rush to conduct fresh elections...
Relatives commence search for loved ones as UN boss mourns victims of Johannesburg inferno
Friends and families of those who were killed in the Johannesburg CBD fire are still searching for the bodies of...
Axed! African Union suspends Gabon after military takeover
The African Union has suspended Gabon's participation in all of its activities in response to the military takeover that removed...
Norway to shut embassy in Mali, gives reasons
The Norwegian government has announced that it will close its embassy in Mali, citing the withdrawal of a United Nations...
ATMIS vows continuous support for Somali forces in fight against terrorism
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has renewed its unwavering commitment to support the ongoing military offensive led...
