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September 5, 2023

UN, others seek $1 billion to support millions fleeing Sudan conflict

The support will assist at least 1.8 million people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Sudan conflict
September 5, 2023

Google appoints managing director for Africa

Google, on Tuesday, announced the appointment of Alex Okosi as managing director for Google in Africa to help businesses and economies grow.

Alex Okosi and google
September 5, 2023

Uganda police arrest more suspects, recover explosives in Kampala bomb plot

Ugandan police have arrested another five people and discovered five more explosives around the capital, Kampala, in a bombing plot.

Photo of Ugandan policemen used to illustrate this story (Credit: Newdelhitimes.com)
September 5, 2023

Eritrean forces executed dozens of civilians, raped, sexually enslaved women in Tigray: Amnesty

According to the United Nations, several hundred thousand people have died during the conflict since November 2020.

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Eritrean forces
September 4, 2023

Gabonese will have chance to hope under my regime, says Nguema, Ali Bongo’s cousin

“With the new government, made up of experienced people, we’re going to give everyone a chance to hope,” Mr Nguema said.

General Brice Nguema
September 4, 2023

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa sworn in for second term after disputed election

Mr Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe had shown it is a “democracy with maturity.”

President Emmerson Mnangagwa
September 4, 2023

Niger’s military rulers reopen airspace after coup

Niger’s airspace is accessible for both civil and commercial aircraft with immediate effect, the military said on Monday.

Niger Coup plotters
September 4, 2023

Ali Bongo’s cousin General Nguema sworn in as Gabon’s president

General Brice Nguema, ousted President Ali Bongo’s cousin, has been sworn in as interim president of Gabon.

General Brice Nguema
September 4, 2023

Israel announces plan to deport 25,000 African migrants after Eritreans riot in Tel Aviv

“They don’t need to be here. It’s not their place,” Mr Ben-Gvir said.

Eritrean violent clash in Tel Aviv
September 3, 2023

Police detain suspect over planned bomb attack on Ugandan church

Identified by name as Kintu Ibrahim, the suspect was detained by police as he was about to stop at the Lubaga Miracle Center.

Photo of Ugandan policemen used to illustrate this story (Credit: Newdelhitimes.com)