South Sudan shuts down cell phone network Vivacell over license fees
South Sudan shut down mobile operator Vivacell’s service overnight, demanding $66 million in licence fees and locking out 900,000 subscribers.
Egyptians who fail to vote face heavy fines
In an effort to generate voter enthusiasm, the Egyptian state news agency reminded citizens that voting is mandatory and
Proposed reforms could see Chad’s Idriss Deby rule until 2033, get more powers
Chadian President Idriss Deby could get a go ahead to rule the West African nation until 2033 under constitutional changes
Morocco hopes good security record will help it win 2026 World Cup bid
Morocco is hoping its “exceptionally low murder rates” and “very low gun circulation” could help ii secure the rights to
Former South African estate agent heading to prison for racist rant
A former estate agent has become the first person in South Africa to be sentenced to prison for racist abuse.
Zambia parliament delays debate on motion to impeach president
Zambia’s parliament has delayed a debate due on Wednesday on a motion seeking to impeach President Edgar Lungu over accusations
Congo opens investigation into top opposition leader
Congo’s attorney general says he has opened an investigation against a main opposition leader after reports that he may have
Zimbabwe energy minister lauds China for funding power plant expansion
China plans to provide funding to expand Kariba South hydro power station’s electricity producing capacity by 300 megawatts. Speaking to
Buhari’s visit to Nigeria’s Lagos State gifts residents a public holiday
Thursday March 29 will be a holiday in Nigeria’s Lagos State due to the impending visit by the country’s President
3 killed in Sudan mosque by a knife attacker: police
A man attacked worshippers with a knife inside a mosque in Sudan’s eastern state of Kasala on Tuesday, killing three