Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

March 4, 2022

UN Resolution: South Africa refuses to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

South Africa “would have also preferred an open and transparent process to negotiate the resolution…”

Cyril Ramaphosa
March 1, 2022

African journalists fault western media over ‘racist’ coverage of Ukraine war

The group said western media’s coverage of the war portrayed Ukraine as more civilised than other war-torn countries.

Stranded Africans in Ukraine
March 1, 2022

Uganda’s inflation rises to 3.2 per cent in February: Agency

The rise was driven by the increase in prices of education services, furnishings, household equipment and routine households.

February 25, 2022

Five people kidnapped in Cameroon by suspected Boko Haram terrorists

Boko Haram has increased attacks on civilians in Cameroon’s Far North region since January, according to reports.

Boko Haram insurgents
February 25, 2022

Zimbabwe donates 50,000 Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine doses to Botswana

Zimbabwe has secured more than 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, mainly from China.

February 23, 2022

Long-awaited CAR elections will expand political space: UN

Military operations were underway in some parts of the territory against armed groups, notably the Coalition of Patriots for Change.

Central African Republic (CAR) crisis group
February 22, 2022

Police helicopter pilot shot during wild shoot-out with South African gang

At least eight people are dead and five police officers injured after the shoot-out with automatic weapons.

South African Police
February 22, 2022

Ugandans to be jailed for refusing COVID-19 jab in new law

Health minister Ruth Aceng was quoted as saying mandatory vaccinations would ensure “we create mass immunity.”

Yoweri Museveni
February 22, 2022

ECOWAS Speaker seeks improved trade relations between West Africa, Morocco

Mr Tunis harped on the need for alliances to be forged between sub-regional blocs and among all African countries to foster development.