Tag: Africa
Nigerian president’s rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
The coalition poised to challenge Nigeria's president in next year's election has received a major boost after prominent opposition figure…
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Rape and sexual violence remain "part of everyday life" in areas of Sudan even when fighting in the country's civil…
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in parts of the central Nigerian city of Jos, after gunmen opened fire at…
Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout
The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on the…
One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking
During this rainy season, swarms can be seen leaving the thousands of anthills in and around Gilgil, a quiet agricultural…
Rationing power and diluting petrol – how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
Countries across Africa have taken measures such as diluting petrol and restricting electricity consumption to cope with the fuel crisis…