Africa

The military authorities in the Republic of Niger have announced new restrictions on goods originating from Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns in the region. The directive, issued by Colonel Mohamed …

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced plans to move to an electronic docket management system as part of efforts to curb corruption and enhance efficiency in criminal investigations. Officer …

A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been “foiled” by loyal soldiers, the West African nation’s interior minister said in a video on Facebook. “In the early …

A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin’s state TV announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa. The group, which …

Zambia’s voter register is projected to rise to 8.8 million in 2026 after the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) announced the addition of 1.6 million newly registered voters across the …

Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has adopted a bill to restore the death penalty, targeting offenses such as treason, terrorism, and espionage, authorities said. “The adoption of this bill is …

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the signing of the US-brokered peace and economic agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, calling the development an important …

Kenya and the US signed a landmark health cooperation deal Thursday that will see Washington invest $1.6 billion in Kenya’s health sector over the next five years, an agreement that …

A South African court has sentenced a Nigerian man, Victor Udoh, and his South African accomplice, Vuyisekha Mzwakhe, to a total of 37 years in prison after finding them guilty …

Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election remains unresolved after the country’s electoral commission announced on Tuesday that it cannot finalise results from the disputed 23 November vote. The commission said armed men stormed …