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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...

More than 40 killed in Liberia gas tanker blast The death toll from an oil tanker explosion in central Liberia has risen to more than 40, the country's chief medical officer said Thursday.

Death toll rises in central Nigeria attacks The death toll from a series of attacks on villages in central Nigeria has climbed to almost 200, local authorities said Wednesday (December 27), as survivors began to bury the dead.

Chad votes for referendum on new constitution in step towards civilian rule Chad voters go to the polls on Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution, in a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.

EU and Kenya sign 'historic' partnership to boost investment, trade Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

Deadly explosion at fuel depot rocks Guinea capital Conakry At least eight people were killed and 84 injured following a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry early on Monday, a senior police officer said.

Egypt's Sisi wins re-election by landslide in presidential vote Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has ruled with an unquestioned grip for the past nine years, won reelection to a third, six-year term in office, election authorities announced Monday. Sisi recorded a landslide victory...

Explosion at Guinea fuel depot kills 13 people An explosion at Guinea's main oil terminal in Conakry has killed 13 people, injuring scores more. The fire has been largely contained, but concerns over fuel shortages have prompted residents to besiege gas stations nearby. Plus, candidates make one...

UN set to launch gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers from DR Congo The UN Security Council is expected on Tuesday to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.

Thousands deployed across DR Congo to monitor polling stations during presidential poll Congolese civil society groups and regional organisations including the African Union are planning to send thousands of observers to monitor polling stations across the Democratic Republic of the Congo ahead...

Campaigning against child marriage in Malawi: An uphill battle If you are a little girl growing up in Malawi, the UN estimates there is an almost 50 percent chance that you will be married before you reach the age of 18. There is even an almost 10 percent chance that you will be married by the...

Tens of thousands of observers deployed ahead of DR Congo vote Poll are set to open this Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tens of thousands of observers will be monitoring the electoral process.

Death toll rises after explosion and fire at Guinea fuel depot Foreign rescue and aid workers, along with the UN and volunteers, rallied Tuesday to help victims of the explosion and fire at Guinea's main oil depot on Monday that killed 18 people, injured 212 others and prompted concerns about...

Polls open in high-stakes DR Congo election after fraught campaign Polling stations opened Wednesday in a high-stakes Democratic Republic of Congo general election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, as much of the east of the country is mired in...

DR Congo election offers little hope for residents of Kinshasa slum DR Congo voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect a new president even as authorities scramble to finalise preparations in an election facing steep logistical and security challenges. Some 44 million people are eligible to...