Tag: Africa
All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free – officials
Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped from a Catholic boarding…
South Africa defiant after US threatens ‘consequences’ over refugee centre raid
The South African government has dismissed accusations by the US that it harassed and intimidated American officials during a raid…
Uganda prison officer sacked for ‘politicking’ on TikTok
A Uganda prison officer has been sacked for criticising the government on TikTok, in a rare move authorities said amounted…
Can Salah finally lift Afcon trophy as Morocco eye home glory?
After an intense debate on player availability and the timing of the tournament, the focus has begun to shift to…
Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet…
Roads or rice fields – Madagascar’s highway dilemma
The red, wooden post hammered into the ground near the Malagasy village of Ambohidava heralds a change that will alter…