Africa
Liberia to set up first war crimes court 21 years after conflict ended
May 3, 2024
Liberia to set up first war crimes court 21 years after conflict ended
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to establish the country’s first war crimes court, more than 20…
Nigeria soldiers face trial for deadly air strike ‘mistake’
May 3, 2024
Nigeria soldiers face trial for deadly air strike ‘mistake’
Two Nigerian soldiers will face trial over a drone bombing that killed dozens of civilians last year in the north-western…
Kenya appoints first woman air force head
May 2, 2024
Kenya appoints first woman air force head
Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed the first female commander of the air force. Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed becomes…
Nigeria Workers’ Day: Civil servants get pay rises up to 35%
May 2, 2024
Nigeria Workers’ Day: Civil servants get pay rises up to 35%
Nigeria has raised salaries for civil servants by between 25% and 35% amid to help them cope with the rising…
Court issues warrant for ex-Central African Republic president
May 1, 2024
Court issues warrant for ex-Central African Republic president
A UN-sponsored court in the Central African Republic says it has issued an arrest warrant for the former president, Francois…
Russian envoy meets Sudan’s army commander in show of support
April 30, 2024
Russian envoy meets Sudan’s army commander in show of support
Russian deputy foreign minister, Mikhail Bogdanov visited Sudan on Monday (29 April) in a signal of support for the Sudanese…
Togo holds key Parliament ballot after divisive reform
April 29, 2024
Togo holds key Parliament ballot after divisive reform
Togolese began voting in legislative elections on Monday(29 April) after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure…
Burkina Faso bans more foreign media over Human Rights Watch massacre report
April 29, 2024
Burkina Faso bans more foreign media over Human Rights Watch massacre report
Burkina Faso has suspended yet more foreign media outlets over their coverage of a report accusing its army of killing…
Over 40 people killed after Kenya dam bursts
April 29, 2024
Over 40 people killed after Kenya dam bursts
More than 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said.…
Africa Prosperity Network partners with Africa Soft Power for 2024 ASP Summit
April 29, 2024
Africa Prosperity Network partners with Africa Soft Power for 2024 ASP Summit
Africa Prosperity Network (APN), organisers of Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), have entered into a partnership with Africa Soft Power (ASP)…