U.S. kills five militants in air strike against al Shabaab
The U.S. military said on Monday it had killed five militants after launching an air strike in Somalia against al
#SierraLeoneDecides: Presidential run-off results expected later on Tuesday
Results from the Sierra Leone’s presidential run-off are expected later on Tuesday. Opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is already
Eritrea to Ethiopia PM: Regarding peace plan, ‘the ball is in your court’
Ethiopia’s new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has pledged his readiness to resolve disputes with neighbour Eritrea. Speaking on state television
Ethiopian-born bridal designer Amsale dies at 64
Amsale Aberra, Ethiopian-born bridal and evening wear designer who created wedding gowns for actresses like Halle Berry, Heidi Klum, Salma
South African president mourns passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday mourned the death of anti-apartheid heroine Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, calling her “an abiding symbol
US President Trump suspends duty-free apparel imports from Rwanda
President Donald Trump suspended the duty-free status of Rwanda’s apparel after finding the African nation unfairly blocked US exports of
15 killed in Nigeria’s Maiduguri in a suspected Boko Haram militants attack
A suspected Boko Haram attack in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri killed 15 people and wounded 68, an emergency
Sierra Leone opposition declares victory, ruling party says ‘not so fast’
The opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) said on Monday its candidate Julius Maada Bio had won a presidential run-off
Faces of Africa – Meles Zenawi: The Man Who Gave Back
Cycles of drought and famine had long played a role in Ethiopia’s politics. In 1974, a terrible famine resulted in
Mnangagwa travels to China for state visit
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is embarking on a state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.