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Court ruling the latest blow to Senegal opposition leader Sonko The Supreme Court in Senegal on January 5, 2024 rejected an appeal by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko against a guilty verdict for defaming a government minister. FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Bradpiece explains that the ruling is one...

S. Africans still divided over guilt, sentencing of Pistorius 11 years after he killed girlfriend Eleven years after ex-Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, South Africans are still divided over whether Pistorius, who was convicted of murder, is guilty, and...

Senegal's supreme court rejects Sonko's appeal of libel conviction Senegal's Supreme Court on Friday ruled against opposition politician Ousmane Sonko in his appeal of a libel conviction, dealing another blow to his hopes of competing in next month's presidential election, lawyers said.

Kenya and Uganda added to list of foreign degree crackdown at Nigeria universities In tonight's edition: Nigeria widens the net to degrees earned in Kenya and Uganda as part of it's crackdown on fraudulent foreign certificates. Total puts former Beninese prime minister Lionel Zinsou at the head...

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Koroma with treason over coup bid Sierra Leone charges ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason over his alleged involvement in what authorities have called an attempted coup in November. Also, Sudan's RSF chief is in Kenya on the last leg of his regional...

Sudan's RSF open to talks on immediate ceasefire with army Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Tuesday it was open to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire through talks with the Sudanese army as it signed a declaration with the Taqadum civilian coalition and invited the army...

Sierra Leone charges former president Koroma with treason over 'coup attempt' Sierra Leone on Wednesday charged former president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences for his alleged role in what authorities have called an attempted coup on November 26, authorities said.

Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland coastline deal Somalia vows to defend its territorial integrity after a destabilising deal that's seen breakaway Somaliland gain Ethiopia’s recognition in exchange for access to the Red sea. Preparations are underway in Yamoussoukro in Ivory Coast for the...

Africa in 2024: Looking ahead to a year of elections In tonight's edition: As we leave the old year behind us, we delve into the promise of young Africa. Its youth is key to changing relationships, both on and off the continent. Also, 2024 is set to be a big year for several of the continent's...

Somalia recalls envoy to Ethiopia over 'null and void' Somaliland port deal Somalia said Tuesday it was recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia, declaring that a controversial port deal Addas Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland was a violation of its sovereignty.

DR Congo's Tshisekedi wins second term in landslide victory DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a "sham".

Soprano Clémentine Ayéfouni captivates fans in Togo Soprano Clémentine Ayéfouni captivated fans in the Togolese capital during the New Year celebrations. The performance marked her debut at the renowned Palais des Congrès and reflects the growing popularity of european classical music in Africa...

French closes Niger embassy until further notice Paris on Tuesday said its embassy in Niamey, Niger's capital, was now closed, confirming previously reported plans, after relations between the two countries deteriorated following a military coup in the African country in July 2023.

Ethiopia signs ‘historic’ port agreement with Somaliland for sea access Ethiopia has struck a "historic" agreement to use the main port in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, as the landlocked country seeks more access to sea channels for shipping, officials said Monday.

Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra appointed transitional PM Chad's transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday appointed a former leading opposition leader, who recently returned from exile, as prime minister.

DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi wins second term with 73% of the vote Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid...

Burundi's president says homosexuality 'imported from the West', calls for stoning gays Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on citizens to stone gay people, escalating a crackdown on sexual minorities in a country where LGBT people already face social ostracism and jail terms of...

Tigray authorities warn of looming famine in Ethiopia’s war-scarred north The authorities in Ethiopia’s war-scarred Tigray region warned Friday of a looming famine linked to drought and the lingering effects of the devastating two-year war in the north of the country.

South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court We begin with the war in Gaza, as South Africa launched a case Friday at International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians. Pretoria asked the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. This is the first...

Death toll rises in Nigeria attacks as survivors begin to bury the dead In Nigeria, nearly 200 villagers were killed last weekend in a series of attacks across Plateau state. In DR Congo, several people were wounded in an opposition protest banned by the government, and five candidates are now...