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Africa

August 30, 2023

Gabon: Tinubu expresses concern over coup wave in Africa

Mr Tinubu would consult with other heads of state and government in the African Union on the Gabon crisis to determine the way forward.

President Bola Tinubu
August 30, 2023

Seven injured in tribal violence in Zambia

“Police in the area have recorded 25 different cases ranging from assault, malicious damage to property, arson and unlawful wounding.”

Violence in Zambia
August 30, 2023

EU defence ministers mull sanctions in response to Niger coup

Multiple diplomats said Germany and France are pushing EU members to sanction the military putschists and organisations that support them.

NIGERIEN COUPISTS[ Credit; The Conversation]
August 30, 2023

Wike, Tuface make list of 100 peace icons in Africa

FCT minister Nyesom Wike, music superstar Innocent Idibia, aka Tuface have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’.

WIKE and TUFACE used to illustrate the story
August 30, 2023

Security operatives harassing, treating Nigerians living in Jibia like Nigeriens: Community

Residents claimed their rights were being violated daily by unidentified officials of the Nigeria Customs Service.

Armed Customs officers and Nigerian soldiers
August 30, 2023

Coup in Gabon: Army officers seize power, end Bongo’s 53-year reign

Military officers have overthrown President Ali Bongo of Gabon, ending the Bongo family’s 53-year control of political power in Gabon.

Ali Bongo (Credit: ABC News)
August 29, 2023

Sudan opposition says 39 killed in Darfur

The army and the paramilitary militia Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in heavy fighting for more than four months.

Sudan crisis
August 29, 2023

UN chief condemns arrest of observers in Zimbabwe’s election

“The secretary-general calls on political actors to peacefully settle any disputes through established legal and institutional channels.”

Antonio Guterres
August 29, 2023

Number of women leaving Africa via eastern route doubled in past two years: UN

The organisation noted that many of those women and girls suffer from abuse and harassment during their risky endeavours.

United Nations
August 28, 2023

Coalition condemns raid on civil groups by Zimbabwean authorities

The raid came as Zimbabweans voted in the presidential, parliamentary and local polls.

Zimbabwean police