Tag: Africa
World’s youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world's youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced. Oyo Nyimba…
Nigeria’s president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for armed kidnappers who launched deadly attacks on four villages in a…
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over ‘xenophobic violence’
The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called "xenophobic violence"…
Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained…
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
At least 12 people have been killed and dozens injured as wildfires burn through large swathes of northern Algeria. Civil…
Ex-head of Rwanda’s presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest
Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard Tom Byabagamba, 59, who once served as President Paul Kagame's personal bodyguard, has died…