France insists its troops will stay in Niger
The foreign minister of France has reiterated her country's commitment to maintaining troops in Niger and keeping the French ambassador...
International
Nigeria weighs G20 membership prospects
Nigeria is considering applying to join the G20 group of major economies. President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said on...
Mnangagwa sworn in after disputed Zimbabwe poll
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken his oath of office, at the start of his second term, swearing to uphold the...
US embassy issues warning amid Uganda terror threats
The US embassy in Uganda has warned that "there remains a threat of terrorist attacks in Uganda and throughout the...
Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema sworn in as president
Brice Nguema, the leader of Gabon's military junta, has been sworn in as the nation's interim president. General Nguema led...
Ten killed in renewed Amhara violence in Ethiopia
Fighting has flared up again in some areas in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region after a week of relative calm, with...
Sudan army chief in Egypt in first trip since war began
The head of the Sudanese armed forces, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is in Egypt meeting President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. It...
Gabon opposition claims victory in presidential poll
The opposition in Gabon has claimed victory following Saturday's presidential election, but official results have not yet been released. President...
Police arrest hundreds at ‘gay event’ in Nigeria
Police in Nigeria say they have arrested about 200 gay men at an event in southern Delta state. Sixty-seven of...
SA congratulates Zimbabwe president as others criticise poll
South Africa, Russia and China have congratulated Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa following his controversial election win over the weekend. Meanwhile,...
