Paper shortage in Mauritania paralyses printing of private newspapers
Mauritanian independent newspapers have cried foul over lack of papers for their print editions for more than a week while
South Sudan: Rebels say army attacked them a day after signing ceasefire
A South Sudanese rebel group on Friday accused government troops of attacking their base only a day after the parties
US restores trade benefits to Gambia, Swaziland
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday restored trade benefits to Gambia and Swaziland under the African Growth and Opportunity Act
15th UN peacekeeper dies of wounds from Congo attack
The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says another peacekeeper has died after being wounded in the
Kenya’s elephant population rises on tough anti-poaching measures
Stringent laws and international cooperation to contain threats to Kenya’s elephants including poaching and natural calamities have boosted their population
UN Mission welcomes ceasefire agreement by South Sudan factions
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has welcomed an agreement on cessation of hostilities and improving humanitarian access
China, Gambia agree to enhance ties
China and The Gambia have agreed to enhance cooperation on range of sectors including agricultural technology, fishery processing, infrastructure development
Ugandan army conducts raid in eastern Congo targeting rebel camps
The Ugandan army on Friday conducted a raid on rebel camps in eastern Congo thought to house Ugandan Islamist rebels
Turkish President set for three-nation African visit
urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make a four-day visit to Africa from December 24, a trip aimed
Botswana reacts to U.S. threat over UN Jerusalem vote
Botswana has condemned a perceived U.S. threat of cutting aid to any nation that did not vote in its favour