Tag: Africa
Editor of top Ethiopian independent news site seized by police, publisher says
The editor-in-chief of a leading Ethiopian independent news site was abducted and assaulted by security forces, according to its owner.…
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India
South Africa's foreign minister wants new rules and "more transparency" to apply to former heads of state undertaking foreign trips.…
Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack
Ugandans are mourning the death at 27 of one of the country's best-known footballers after he was beaten by suspected…
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
More than 300 people abducted in separate attacks in Nigeria have been rescued, the country's presidency says, in what it…
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
Congolese authorities are carrying out Ebola and cholera screening for all 255 passengers aboard a boat intercepted on the Congo…
Nigeria’s president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
Nigerian soldiers are to get a pay increase of up to 80% - their second salary increase in a month…