Africa

Assimi Goita has been president of the transitional government since 28 May 2021. But now, he is likely to continue in this role until at least 2030 – without ever …

With the civil war in Sudan in its third year, the humanitarian situation is worsening with more than 25 million people experiencing acute food insecurity. As refugees continue to flood …

Russia is stepping up cooperation with African countries, including in defence and security, the Kremlin said on Monday. “We really intend to comprehensively develop our interaction with African countries, focusing …

Protests erupted in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday over the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found dead after being in custody at the location on Sunday. According …

Zimbabwe, a major lithium producer in Africa, announced on Tuesday that it will ban the export of lithium concentrate from January 2027 to boost local refining and generate more revenue …

Several Kenyan police officers have been suspended after a man died in custody under suspicious circumstances, prompting a national outcry and an independent investigation. Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger, …

A member of Britain’s armed forces has been arrested in Kenya, and U.K. military police are investigating, the Ministry of Defense said Sunday. The BBC and other British media reported …

It’s the end of the road for Rwanda and ECCAS: Kigali announced its departure from the organisation meant to promote economic cooperation in Central Africa on Saturday, the same day …

A fast-spreading cholera outbreak has hit Sudan with officials reporting more than 1,000 cases a day in the capital of the war-torn country. The outbreak is centred around the capital, …

Ghana had supported the Sarahwi Arab Democratic Republic, established by the independence-seeking Polisario Front, since 1979. But the decades of support and recognition have come to an end: Accra announced …