Africa
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Ethiopia Bans BBC, 14 Other Foreign Media Outlets
Ethiopian authorities suspended 15 foreign media outlets which have been operating in the country’s Somali regional state for allegedly operating…
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Pope Denounces Economic Colonialism on DR Congo
Pope Francis arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, denouncing “economic colonialism” that he said had plundered the…
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How Egytian Police Hunt LGBTQ on Dating Apps
In Egypt, homosexuality is highly stigmatised, and there have long been allegations that police are hunting LGBT people online. Now…
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South African Judge in Zuma’s Corruption Trial Recuses Self
A South African judge presiding over Jacob Zuma’s arms corruption trial recused himself on Monday in the latest twist in…
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George Weah to Seek Re-election as Liberian President
Liberian President and former international football star George Weah announced on Monday he would stand for re-election later this year.…
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Sudanese Tighten Belt as Economic Crisis Grinds on
As Sudan’s economic crisis drags on, grocer Hassan Omar keeps busy cleaning packaged food items that have been gathering dust…
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Russian Flags Fly as Thousands Rally Against France in Burkina Faso
Thousands of demonstrators have rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou in support of the ruling junta, days after France confirmed…
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Germany Apologizes for Leopard Jibe That Upset Some Africans
Germany has apologised for using a leopard emoji in a jibe at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Twitter that…
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Tanzania Sheds Light on Sunken Cargo Ship in Iran
The government has spoken out about a Tanzanian-registered cargo ship that sank in a jetty in the southern Iranian port…
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Development Partner $30 Billion to Food Production in Africa
Development partners have committed $30 billion to boost food production in Africa over the next five years, said Akinwumi Adesina,…
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