Migrants fuel tension between Tunisia, African Union
Tension escalated between Tunisia and the African Union Commission on Saturday amid a flow of irregular migrants into the North...
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EU sanctions Russia’s Wagner for rights abuses in Africa
The EU announced additional sanctions against individuals from Russia's Wagner paramilitary group Saturday for “human rights abuses” in three African...
Rwandan diplomat appointed head of UN office in Somalia
A Rwandese national will be heading the critical UN support mission in Somalia, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres reported,...
ATMIS honours Uganda Police personnel for service in Somalia
The Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has commended the Uganda Police...
Big plans for Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finalised consultations with high-ranking political allies regarding the imminent Cabinet reshuffle. The City Press reported that...
Africa must curb emissions to attract investments
The Institute for Development and Economic Planning (IDEP) held on Saturday 25 February a webinar on “How Africa can go...
Warning over new national minimum wage in South Africa
While a hike to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in South Africa was needed, the 9.6% increase that was ultimately...
Nigerians keep watch for vote’s outcome after delays
Some Nigerians stood watch at their polling stations as counting got under way late Saturday (Feb. 25). Others, cast their...
Zimbabwe ready to welcome 178 000 locals from South Africa
The imminent return of Zimbabweans, who have been living in South Africa, comes after the neighbouring country announced last year...
Uganda, Tanzania pursue Eacop as activists press banks to stop funding
Uganda’s planned $5 billion East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop) has become a global flashpoint as climate campaigners intensify pressure...
