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Tanzania opposition party calls for court demos as police issue ban

Tanzania’s main opposition party on Thursday called on its supporters to demonstrate at a courthouse where its leader is set to appear next week on treason charges.

By AFP 2025-04-17 21:04:39

Tanzania opposition party calls for court demos as police issue ban

Clashes in Sudan's besieged Darfur city kill 57

By AFP 2025-04-17 16:38:29

Somali-US air strike kills 12 militants: information ministry

Somali and US forces carried out an air strike on an area under attack from the Al-Shabaab Islamist group and killed 12 militants, the Somali government said on Thursday.

By AFP 2025-04-17 13:17:32

Who is Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's defiant opposition figure?

Often in the headlines, less is known about Tundu Lissu, the fearless and defiant Tanzanian opposition leader.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-04-17 12:36:57

Who is Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's defiant opposition figure?

South Africa's 'cradle of humankind' caves reopen to public

The caves closed nearly three years ago due to flooding and reopened Tuesday with a new experience bringing tourists closer to the scientific action.

By AFP 2025-04-17 08:10:00

South Africa's 'cradle of humankind' caves reopen to public

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks

The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours.

By AFP 2025-04-17 07:30:00

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks

Six African embassies facing closure by the Trump administration

The Trump administration is shutting down 30 embassies and consulates worldwide.

By Mike Kihaki And Agencies 2025-04-16 10:52:19

Six African embassies facing closure by the Trump administration

Amnesty urges probe of 'reckless' Mozambique crackdown on protests

Mozambican police were involved in the killing of almost 400 people during three months of violent crackdown on opposition protests, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

By AFP 2025-04-16 08:40:00

Amnesty urges probe of 'reckless' Mozambique crackdown on protests

Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark

Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, Sudan's RSF paramilitary force announced its own government on Tuesday to rival the army-backed administration it is battling.

By AFP 2025-04-16 08:20:00

Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark

Over 2 million displaced people to return to Khartoum over six months: UN

The United Nations said Tuesday that it expected more than two million people displaced in war-ravaged Sudan to return to Khartoum within the next six months, if security conditions allow.

By AFP 2025-04-15 16:00:49

Over 2 million displaced people to return to Khartoum over six months: UN

Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war

The UK led international calls Tuesday for a swift end to the devastating war in Sudan, hosting a gathering of world officials with fresh pledges of humanitarian aid.

By AFP 2025-04-15 15:57:02

Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war

London hosts talks to find 'pathway' to end Sudan war

Senior international officials gather in London on Tuesday aiming to chart a pathway to peace for Sudan on the second anniversary of its brutal civil conflict.

By AFP 2025-04-15 15:51:13

London hosts talks to find 'pathway' to end Sudan war

Sudan war drains life from once-thriving island in capital's heart

An island in the middle of Sudan's capital that used to draw crowds to its Nile River farms now stands nearly deserted after two years of war, its homes ransacked and once-lush fields left fallow.

By AFP 2025-04-15 14:38:15