Osinbajo sets sight on Nigeria presidency
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday he would run for the country's top job next year when incumbent Muhammadu Buhari steps down.
Africa
South Africa condemns suspension of Russia from UN rights council
The South African government still refuses to blame Russia for its war against Ukraine as it abstained again in the vote against its BRICS trading partner at the United Nations.
Burkina Faso court sentence Compaore to life in prison over Thomas Sankara assassination
A military court in Burkina Faso on Wednesday sentenced former President Blaise Compaore to life in prison for the 1987 assassination of revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara.
Ethiopia starts power generation at mega Blue Nile dam
GUBA - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Sunday inaugurated power generation from the country's mega-dam on the Blue Nile, a milestone in the controversial multi-billion dollar project.
eSwatini Activist Arrested for Destroying King Mswati Photos
MANZINI, ESWATINI - A student leader was arrested Monday in eSwatini for destroying photos of King Mswati III, prompting protests in two cities.
Cyclone Ana leaves trail of destruction in Malawi
BLANTYRE — Malawi has declared a national disaster in areas hit this week by Cyclone Ana, which killed at least 19 people in the country and also caused scores of casualties in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
Burkina Faso Suspended From ECOWAS After Coup
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday decided to suspend Burkina Faso following a coup but will not impose other sanctions pending the outcome of talks with the junta, a participant at their summit said.
Mooted Plan To Summon Ramaphosa Over ANC Campaign Funds Thwarted
JOHANNESBURG — Parliament's standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) will not summon President Cyril Ramaphosa to appear before it — at least for now.
President Chakwera dissolves entire cabinet over corruption
BLANTYRE — President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi has dissolved his entire cabinet with immediate effect on corruption charges against three ministers.
Ethiopian army official discloses plan to ‘eliminate’ errant Tigrayan forces
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia’s military is planning to enter the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle and “eliminate” rebellious forces, a top military official said late on Friday amid diplomatic efforts to end conflict in the country’s north.
