Tunisia President speaks out on his ill-health
Published on April 4, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The president of Tunisia, Kais Saied, has used his first public appearance in nearly two weeks to criticise opponents who […]
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Odinga calls off protests in Kenya
Published on April 3, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga has called off protests planned for Monday to allow for bipartisan discussions on the formation […]
RWANDA’S RULING PARTY ELECTS A WOMAN TO DEPUTISE KAGAME
Published on April 3, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Rwanda’s ruling party, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), on Sunday elected its first woman vice-chairperson as President Paul Kagame retained […]
Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole
Published on March 31, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Oscar Pistorius, a former Paralympics star and convicted murderer, has lost his parole hearing to be released from prison early […]
Kenyan MP dies after hit-and-run motorcycle crash
Published on March 29, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A Kenyan lawmaker has died while receiving treatment at a hospital after being involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident in […]
Ex-President Ian Khama accuses govt of plotting to kill him
Published on March 29, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Botswana’s government has dismissed allegations that it plans to arrest and kill exiled former President Ian Khama if he returned […]
Hundreds storm ex-President Kenyatta’s farm
Published on March 27, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Hundreds of people have stormed former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s farm on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. They have cut […]
From a prisoner to a Cabinet Minister
Published on March 26, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has appointed a former militia leader, once convicted of war […]
Gay couple to face 10 years jail sentence in Uganda
Published on March 22, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Uganda’s Parliament has passed the 2022 anti-homosexuality bill, which punishes gay activities with up to 10 years in prison. It […]
Two aid workers kidnapped in Mali militant hotspot
Published on March 6, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Two workers for the International Committee of the Red Cross have been kidnapped in Mali. The organisation said the abductions […]
Nigeria Senator Candidate Oyibo Chukwu Shot Dead
Published on February 23, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A Nigerian senatorial candidate was on Wednesday shot dead and his body burnt by attackers while on his way from […]
Schools shut as cyclone closes in on Madagascar
Published on February 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The authorities in Madagascar have closed schools and restricted movement ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Freddy on Tuesday. The […]
Nigerian pastor arrested for carrying AK-47 during church service
Published on February 14, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A church leader who carried an assault rifle during a Sunday sermon about “spiritual weapons” has been arrested, police say. […]
Pope Francis lands in South Sudan
Published on February 3, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Pope Francis has arrived at the airport in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on the second leg of his latest visit […]
Man pleads guilty of attempting to kill Queen Elizabeth II
Published on February 3, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A man who arrived at Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow and told a protection officer “I am here to […]
Zambians face arrest for using phones while crossing roads
Published on February 2, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The authorities in Zambia have passed a law that prohibits pedestrians from crossing the road while wearing headsets or talking […]
Ex-Zambia President Kenneth Kaunda’s statue removed amid backlash
Published on January 27, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A statue honouring Zambia’s first President, Kenneth Kaunda, has been removed after weeks of ridicule. Residents of Kabwe town in […]
ASTEROID TO PASS CLOSER THAN SOME SATELLITES
Published on January 26, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
You definitely shouldn’t panic but there is a biggish asteroid about to pass by Earth in the coming hours. About […]