Situation in Central African Republic remains fragile
The United Nations has warned that the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains fragile following recent violence.Hervé Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peacekeeping...
Congo on the precipice of sliding into extreme violence
The United Nations is warning that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on the precipice of sliding into extreme violence.Explaining an extremely fragile...
Zimbabweàn pastor petitions Pope to excommunicate Mugabe
A Zimbabwean pastor on Tuesday petitioned the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, to excommunicate President Robert Mugabe for running down the...
UN to vaccinate more than 41 million children in Lake Chad...
More than 41 million children are expected to get vaccinations against polio as part of a major new health campaign by the United Nations...
South Sudan opposition leader’s men blamed for Uganda bus attacks
As South Sudan’s opposition leader, Dr Riek Machar, flies to Johannesburg on Wednesday for medical treatment, his armed followers stand accused of carrying out...
Botswana appoints liquidator for moth-balled nickel miner
The government of Botswana has appointed a provisional liquidator to manage the disposal of the assets of top nickel miner Bamangwato Concession Limited (BCL)...
Kenyan farmers on a journey to spread agricultural awareness
Thirty smallholding Kenyan farmers on Tuesday embarked on a four-day journey across the country to spread agricultural awareness, and showcase their vision of the...
Zimbabwe probes minister for alleged abuse of US$200,000 elephant trophy hunt...
The Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (PWMA) of Zimbabwe is reportedly investigating Higher and Tertiary Education minister Professor Jonathan Moyo for the alleged abuse...
Burundi quits the International Criminal Court
Burundi’s Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority on Wednesday, to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC) which adjudicates war crimes, crimes against humanity and...
Child health care costing Chad billions annually
Chad’s economy is losing 575.8 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) per year, or 9.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP), to the...