South Africa aims to set up world’s largest radio telescope observatory
South Africa’s National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday approved a convention to establish the world’s largest radio telescope observatory. During its
Uganda expected to charge 75 after raid of LGBT-friendly bar
A human rights lawyer in Uganda says 75 people will be charged in court after police raided a gay-friendly bar.
Tanzania lowers legal age for HIV/AIDS self-testing to 15
Tanzanian parliament on Tuesday passed amendments designed to allow HIV/AIDS self-testing and lowering the age of HIV testing without parental
Zimbabwe says 200 elephants have now died amid drought
More than 200 elephants have died amid a severe drought, Zimbabwe’s parks agency said on Tuesday, and a mass relocation
South Sudan’s peace monitors welcome extension of pre-transitional period
South Sudan’s peace monitors on Tuesday welcomed the decision made by President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar. The
FIFA bans former Tanzania football president for mismanaging money
FIFA has banned a former soccer official for 10 years for mismanaging “a significant amount” of money from the governing
Global Conference on Population and Development begins in Nairobi
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday reassured the world of the country’s commitment to the full realization of sustainable human
Guinea president replaces security minister following deadly protests
Guinea President Alpha Conde announced on Monday that he was replacing his security minister following deadly protests against suspected efforts
New banknotes finally arrive in Zimbabwe, but banks set withdrawal limits
Zimbabweans finally got access to new low-denomination currency on Tuesday that authorities hope will end chronic cash shortages, but banks
Major jobs cut expected at South Africa’s state airline
South Africa’s struggling state-owned airline South African Airways (SAA) could cut more than 900 jobs as it restructures to stem