Rwanda hosts International Anti-Corruption Excellence Awards
Rwanda on Monday hosted the 4th International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award in Kigali, in partnership with the Qatari Government. The
Tanzania pardons more than 5500 prisoners
A record 5,533 prisoners in Tanzania will walk out of jails on Tuesday under orders from President John Magufuli. In
US airstrike kills extremist rebel in Somalia, say officials
Intelligence officials in Somalia say an airstrike conducted by the U.S. military in the country’s south killed a senior extremist
Uganda arrests, charges 80 with illegal entry
More than 80 people have been arrested for illegal entry into Uganda. The group, which reportedly crossed into the Ugandan
Heavy rains cause havoc in Eastern Africa
Parts of Eastern Africa are now dealing with major problems as a result of heavy rains and flooding in recent
UN expert: Ethiopia making remarkable progress in human rights issues
In a sharp break from a quarter-century of repression, Ethiopia has embarked on a reform process that is both encouraging
47 illegal immigrants deported from Libya to Egypt
Libya’s Immigration Control Department on Monday announced the deportation of 47 illegal immigrants from Libya to Egypt. The immigrants, including
Presidential election to shift Algeria to new stage: army chief
Algerian Army Chief of Staff Ahmed Gaid Salah on Monday said the presidential election scheduled for December 12 is going
Qatar Airways to take 60% stake in new Rwanda airport
Qatar national career Qatar Airways has signed an agreement to take a 60% stake in a new $1.3 billion
South Sudan rivals to hold talks in Juba
South Sudan’s exiled rebel leader Riek Machar is due to meet with president Salva Kiir in Juba on Tuesday. Machar’s