President Biden to re-establish US military in Somalia
President Joe Biden has ordered the re-establishment of a U.S. military presence in Somalia to help local authorities fight the militant group al-Shabaab
Africa
Protesters arrested in Namibia for threatening to burn down China Town
Chaos erupted in Windhoek as protesters clashed with police who fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) protesters blocking the entrance to China Town.
President Museveni’s son General Muhoozi eyes Uganda presidency
Lieutenant General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly expressed his interest to succeed his father President Yoweri Museveni.
Ethiopian police clash with Muslims during prayers to end Ramadan
Ethiopian police, using tear gas, briefly clashed with young Muslims during prayers to end Ramadan in Addis Ababa on Monday.
Uhuru Kenyatta calls on DR Congo rebel groups to work with Tshisekedi
President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on various armed groups in DR Congo to lay down their arms and work with President Felix Tshisekedi for the sake of peace and stability.
Zimbabwe politician wants Muammar Gaddafi’s One Africa dream continue
Zimbabwe politician Charlton Hwende has praised the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi describing him as a visionary who wanted to bring Africa together under one currency, one country idea.
Botswana former President Khama to face trial for 13 criminal charges
Botswana's former President Ian Khama is facing 13 criminal charges, including illegal possession of five firearms, court documents revealed.
Kenya former President Mwai Kibaki dies at 90
President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the death of former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki at the State House in Nairobi on Friday.
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Patrick Achi resigns
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Patrick Achi resigned on Wednesday ahead of a new "light" government that will take shape next week, President Alassane Ouattara announced.
President Kenyatta calls on constitutional commissions to work with government
President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended the country's constitutional commissions and independent agencies for effectively carrying out their mandates.