Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack
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Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack

Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to

Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura
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Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura

Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late

Brandy honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Brandy honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Singer and actor Brandy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday…Read More

South African politician takes dip in pothole to show city management failures
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South African politician takes dip in pothole to show city management failures

Helen Zille, a well-known South African politician, wore a wetsuit, a mask and snorkel, and a pink-and-white swimming cap as

South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence
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South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence

In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment

Senegal doubles prison sentence length for same-sex relations
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Senegal doubles prison sentence length for same-sex relations

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable

Haiti: At least 30 people dead after gang attacks town
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Haiti: At least 30 people dead after gang attacks town

Gran Grif attacked Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite early Sunday, burning homes and leaving bodies strewn on the streets. The gang attacked

Egypt’s President al-Sisi calls on Donald Trump to end the war on Iran
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Egypt’s President al-Sisi calls on Donald Trump to end the war on Iran

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to help end the Middle East war,

Touadera sworn in for third term as Central African Republic president
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Touadera sworn in for third term as Central African Republic president

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Monday pledged to buttress security and peace as he was sworn in for a

African countries feel impact of war on Iran [Africanews Today]
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African countries feel impact of war on Iran [Africanews Today]

One month after the start of the war in the Middle East, the consequences for African countries are severe, particularly