Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
A court in the Netherlands has sentenced a Dutch-Rwandan man to life for his involvement in the 1994 genocide in…
World’s youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
The Tooro Kingdom follows a hereditary system in selecting its monarch. Oyo was not officially married, but Akiiki said “the…
Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained…
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over ‘xenophobic violence’
In a message explaining why he would not be performing at the Macufe festival in Free State province next month,…
Nigeria’s football leadership resigns amid governance concerns
Beyond results on the pitch, the NFF has faced questions over governance and financial management. Particular attention has focused on…
‘Silence is complicity’ – top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides
In a statement, the opposition Cameroon Renaissance Movement (CRM) party said it was outraged by the “tragic recurrence of domestic…
Zambian opposition leader questioned by police – state media
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been handed…
‘If you started running, they shot you’ – inside Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis
“If you ran into a room, they set the room on fire,” says Fatima, describing a recent attack on her…
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
Fifty eggs suspected to be those of endangered parrots were intercepted at South Africa’s main airport in Johannesburg last Thursday…
Guinea’s president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya, 41, has dismissed more than 170 soldiers for “desertion”, including a colonel who helped him seize…