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Kenya floods
More than 71 people have died as ongoing floods continue to wreak havoc across Kenya and East Africa

Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County

At least seven people are feared dead after they were swept away by a flooded river in south-eastern Kenya.

Oscar Pistorius
Pistorius is serving 13 years for murder, after killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013.

Oscar Pistorius makes new parole bid 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is making another bid for early release from the South African prison where he is serving over 13 years for murdering his girlfriend.

Hamas attack on Israel
Memorial in Israel for Clemence Mtenga

Memorial in Israel for Tanzanian abducted student

A ceremony was held on Wednesday at a mortuary in Petah Tikva, Israel, to commemorate the life of Clemence Mtenga, a Tanzanian student who was taken hostage in the Hamas attack on Israel.

President Ramaphosa said those responsible for protests were being pursued
President Ramaphosa said those responsible for protests were being pursued

Ramaphosa says South Africa protests were planned

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, has described the violent unrest that swept the country over the past week as an assault on democracy.

Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga,
Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga,

Swiss Federal Councillor to visit Ghana

The Former President of the Swiss Confederation and current Swiss Minister for Environment, Traffic, Energy and Communications, Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga, yesterday started a working tour of Ghana and Senegal.

TB Joshua was a man of sound doctrine, meek and faithful – Goodluck Jonathan

The former president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan has paid tribute to the demise of TB Joshua.

Zambia 'arrests doctors over strike plan'

Police in Zambia have started arresting members of the resident doctors association after their leaders announced a strike on Friday.

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers
TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers

YouTube deletes TB Joshua's account over gay cure claim

YouTube has suspended the account of influential Nigerian TV evangelist TB Joshua over allegations of hate speech.

Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations launched
Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations launched

Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations launched

An African-based research centre focused on extensive research on Africa-China relations, the Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR), was virtually launched on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

The elections have been delayed because of regional squabbles. Reuters
The elections have been delayed because of regional squabbles. Reuters

World powers push Somalia to end poll deadlock

The UN, the US, Canada, the African Union and several European nations have called on Somalia’s political leaders to “show leadership” by reaching an agreement on elections that were delayed due to squabbling over the voting process.

Tanzania holds state funeral for Magufuli

A state funeral is being held in Tanzania's capital, Dodoma, for former President John Pombe Magufuli.

Namibia marks 31st independence anniversary

On the 21st of March 1990, Namibia gained its independence. On that day, the founding President and father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma declared, “I move in the name of the people that Namibia is forever free, sovereign and independent”

President Alassane Ouattara
President Alassane Ouattara

Cote d’Ivoire votes in crucial parliamentary election today

Cote d’Ivoire heads to the polls today in a parliamentary election. 

Covid infection in Lagos 'may top Africa's official total'

A Covid-19 antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests that four million people in Lagos state alone have had the virus - more than has been officially recorded for the whole of Africa.

Ebola vaccines arrive in Guinea after dust storm delay

A special plane carrying a consignment of Ebola vaccines has landed in Guinea, which will allow a vaccination campaign to begin later on Tuesday.

Thousands of refugees have already crossed into neighbouring Sudan
Thousands of refugees have already crossed into neighbouring Sudan

Ethiopia’s conflict, threat to security in Horn of Africa

When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s Prime Minister in 2018, the country was full of promises and excitement for a better future. But this year, hope has turned to horror as headlines of ethnic violence and war have superseded those of peacemaking.

President Buhari is married to Aisha Buhari
President Buhari is married to Aisha Buhari

Nigerian behind fake Buhari wedding video charged

A Nigerian man accused of creating and sharing a fake video of President Muhammadu Buhari marrying one of his female cabinet ministers has been charged in the northern Kano state.

Mr Abiy said he would not enter dialogue with Tigray leaders until the rule of law is restore
Mr Abiy said he would not enter dialogue with Tigray leaders until the rule of law is restore

Tigray crisis: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rejects peace talks

The Ethiopian prime minister, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, has rejected a request for peace talks as the conflict in Tigray deepens.


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