Africa

UNICEF raises alarm over child casualties in Sudan

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the war in Sudan has killed or injured more than 300 children in the past six months, with most casualties resulting…

Nigerians in South Africa: Over 1,000 set to return home as tensions rise

More than 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa are set to return home as the Federal Government begins a voluntary repatriation programme. The move follows…

Africa needs $30bn to tackle water crisis by 2030

The African Union (AU) says Africa needs at least $30 billion by 2030 to close its water and sanitation gap and accelerate progress towards…

Burkina Faso junta dissolves political parties

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has dissolved all political parties and scrapped the legal framework governing their operations.

Uganda: Opposition leader flees as 81-year-old Museveni wins re-election for 7th time

Veteran President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda’s presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade after a…

Uganda tightens security ahead general election as President Museveni seeks 7th term

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in Uganda in 1986, he said “the problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the…

Foiled coup: ECOWAS hails Nigeria’s rapid intervention in Benin Republic

Dr Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS, has called for increased investment in security to address states of emergency across West Africa amid rising military…

ECOWAS troops deployed in Benin Republic after foiled coup

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday said it ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its standby force to Benin…

Failed coup: ECOWAS may deploy standby force to Benin

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will deploy its regional standby force to defend Benin Republic, if necessary, following a…

Nigeria condemns foiled coup in Benin Republic

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the attempted coup by a group of soldiers to overthrow President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon.