Cartoons that ‘humiliate’ officials in Rwanda now a crime
A new law in Rwanda says drawing cartoons or producing writing that “humiliates” a government official is now a criminal
Chinese Embassy in Khartoum marks 69th anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China
The Chinese Embassy in Khartoum on Saturday celebrated the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
South African arms firm fails to pay senior staff in reform setback
South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel did not pay senior staff their salaries in full this month, the company said,
Talk Africa: Maternal and Newborn Health
Thanks to advancements in modern science and medicine, maternal and child health continues to improve and related mortalities are on
Nigerian women’s minister joins list of cabinet exits
Nigeria’s women’s affairs minister submitted her resignation in a letter to the president on Saturday, becoming the second cabinet member
CAF delays decision on Cameroon hosting next Nations Cup
A decision on whether Cameroon will be allowed to go ahead with hosting next year’s African Nations Cup finals has
Somali security forces arrest al-Shabab bomb expert
Somali security forces have confirmed the arrest of an al-Shabab militant, believed to be a bomb expert, in an
WHO revises DRC Ebola risk to ‘very high’
The World Health Organisation has revised its Ebola risk assessment in the Democratic Republic of Congo from high to “very
UN urges support as Darfur attempts to “turn the page” from conflict to peace
Top United Nations officials have urged continued international support to ensure that hard-won gains in the Darfur region of Sudan
Kenyatta defends Africa-China relations
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the relationship between Africa and China against accusations of exploitation saying that China is