African Union, ECOWAS condemn Burkina Faso latest coup
The African Union on Saturday condemned the "unconstitutional change of government" in Burkina Faso, following the second coup this year in the deeply poor and troubled West African country.
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Kenya president Ruto to introduce progressive income tax system
Kenyan President William Ruto vowed on Thursday to overhaul the country's income tax system and introduce reforms that would require high earners to pay more to reduce inequality.
Guinea junta to receive gradual sanctions, West African leaders set plan
West African leaders agreed at an emergency summit on Thursday to gradually impose sanctions on Guinea's junta over its inflexibility in setting a date for a return to civilian rule.
Ruto delivers inspiring message of unity after being sworn-in as Kenya president
William Ruto vowed to work for all Kenyans after being sworn in as president in a pompous ceremony on Tuesday, five weeks after his narrow victory in a hard-fought but largely peaceful election.
Ethiopia’s Tigray region hit by an airstrike days after ceasefire
Ethiopia's northern Tigray region was hit by an airstrike on Tuesday, local officials said, two days after rebel authorities said they were ready for a ceasefire.
All ready for William Ruto inauguration, this is the day the LORD made
William Ruto will be sworn in as Kenya's president on Tuesday after narrowly winning the coveted post in a hard-fought but largely peaceful election.
African leaders lash out at Western nations for climate summit snub
African leaders on Monday criticized the lack of Western counterparts at a climate summit in Rotterdam where they called for funds to help their countries adapt to global warming.
Kenya Supreme Court validates William Ruto’s presidential poll victory
Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld William Ruto's victory in the August 9 presidential election, ending weeks of political uncertainty and dealing a blow to challenger Raila Odinga who alleged voter fraud.
Angola opposition rejects election outcome, files court petition
Angola's main opposition party fronted by Adalberto Costa Junior said on Thursday it had filed a legal complaint questioning the integrity of last week's elections, in which the long-ruling MPLA won, albeit with a greatly reduced majority.
Fight breaks out along Ethiopian border after months of peace
Fighting between forces from the rebel region of northern Tigray and central government forces has broken out around the town of Kobo, residents and both sides said on Wednesday, ending a months-long truce.
