African leaders demand Niger junta to cede power or face sanctions
African leaders on Sunday, gave the junta in Niger one week to relinquish power or face potential forceful intervention, while also imposing financial sanctions on the coup leaders.
Africa
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba faces big test in upcoming election
Gabon's upcoming presidential election will see President Ali Bongo Ondimba contend with 18 other candidates, as announced by authorities on Monday.
Ethiopia lifts five month social media blackout after protest fear ends
Facebook, Instagram, and other social media networks are back online in Ethiopia after being blocked for five months, according to internet advocacy organization Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI).
Google Bard adds Swahili in big coup for the conversational AI service
Google has made a significant announcement on Thursday, introducing Swahili to Google Bard, its conversational AI service.
Nigeria’s anti-corruption chief suspended for office abuse
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has suspended the country's anti-corruption chief as part of an investigation into allegations of abuse of office, the government said
Bola Tinubu inaugurated as Nigeria’s President in wake of controversy
Bola Tinubu, a long-time political figure and kingmaker, was sworn in as the president of Nigeria on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, who stepped down after serving two terms in office.
Rwanda dictator Kagame ready to step down after 23 years in power
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced his plans to retire from office after 23 years in power.
Botswana dismisses allegations of plans to kill former president Ian Khama
Botswana's government has denied allegations that it plans to arrest and poison exiled former President Ian Khama upon his return from South Africa, where he has been living in exile since 2021.
Lesotho plots to reclaim parts of South Africa in potential battle of wits
Lesotho lawmakers are set to debate the possibility of reclaiming land from South Africa, with a motion put forward by opposition MP Tsepo Lipholo of the Basotho Convenient Movement (BCM).
Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in big fallout with France
Burkina Faso's government has suspended indefinitely the transmission of France 24 programmes on its national territory after an interview with leader of al-Qaeda militant group’s North Africa wing, Aqim.