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Ivorian President Ouattara pardons predecessor Gbagbo to boost ‘social cohesion’ Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced Saturday that he had pardoned his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who faced a 20-year jail term for a 2018 conviction over political unrest.

President Kenyatta's legacy: Mass electrification, new expressways – and increasing debt As Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta's term comes to an end, questions have resurfaced as to what legacy he will leave behind. When he was first elected in 2013, Kenyatta made promises on pursuing development...

Historic peace deal signed with separatists in Senegal's Casamance region After three years of talks, a peace deal has been signed between separatists and the central government in Senegal's southern Casamance region. It's hoped the agreement could bring an end to one of the longest-running...

Ivorian President Ouattara pardons predecessor Gbagbo to boost ‘social cohesion’ Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced Saturday that he had pardoned his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who faced a 20-year jail term for a 2018 conviction over political unrest.

Blinken heads to Africa ‘to counter Russian influence’ on the continent US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in South Africa on Sunday to kick off a three-country tour that will also take him to DR Congo and Rwanda, aimed at "developing a strategy to counter Russian efforts to undermine...

Kenyan presidential candidates in final dash before vote to succeed Kenyatta Flanked by cheering crowds, the frontrunners in Kenya's presidential election sought to make their final push for votes Saturday under tight security, capping months of frenetic campaigning ahead of the August 9 polls.

From water to cooking oil, Nigerians buy small as soaring prices bite From water to tomato paste and washing powder... Many Nigerians struggling with soaring prices buy their basic necessities in small quantities, packed in tiny plastic bags.

Malian and 'white' soldiers involved in 33 civilian deaths, UN experts say The Malian army and "white-skinned soldiers" were involved in the deaths of 33 civilians, according to an expert report to the UN seen by AFP Friday.

Senegal's ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority Macky Sall's hopes for a controversial third term as Senegalese president were dealt a blow on Thursday as the opposition deprived him of a parliamentary majority. Cost-of-living concerns lead voters to support Sall’s detractors in last...

Senegal's ruling coalition loses absolute majority in parliament Senegalese President Macky Sall's coalition has lost its absolute majority in parliament but finished first by a narrow margin in parliamentary polls, provisional results showed Thursday.

UN experts say Rwanda provided military support to M23 rebels in eastern Congo A United Nations Group of Experts said it has "solid evidence" that Rwandan troops have been fighting alongside the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and providing it with weapons and support.

UN 'regrets' DR Congo’s expulsion of peacekeeping mission spokesman The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday said it "regretted" a move by the government to expel its spokesman.

Senegal opposition groups allege fraud in legislative elections A Senegalese opposition leader on Wednesday called on supporters to be ready to defend their votes by any means, alleging the ruling party of President Macky Sall wanted to steal a legislative election that the opposition claims to...

Ethiopia's Afar region pleads for aid as food trucks head to Tigray In tonight's edition: Displaced people in Ethiopia's Afar region plead for food assistance as aid heads to the neighbouring Tigray region. Also, as worldwide investment in startups stagnates or drops off, African innovation...

DR Congo to reassess withdrawal plan for UN peacekeeping mission In tonight's edition: After dozens of deaths during last week's violent demonstrations against the United Nations, DR Congo's government reexamines the withdrawal plan for the UN's MONUSCO mission. Also, the head of al Qaeda, Ayman...

Somalia appoints al Shabaab co-founder as minister of religion Somalia's prime minister has named former al Shabaab group co-founder and spokesperson Mukhtar Robow as a minister in the country's new cabinet, a move that could either help strengthen the fight against the insurgency or provoke...

Senegal legislative elections: Ruling coalition, opposition both claim victory In tonight's edition: Both Senegal's opposition and ruling coalition claim victory in Sunday's legislative elections. The vote is an important test for President Macky Sall. Meanwhile, ahead of presidential polls next...

Mali criticises Macron over 'patronising' neocolonial attitude Mali's army-led government on Sunday urged French President Emmanuel Macron to abandon his "neocolonial and patronising" attitude as relations break down further between Paris and Bamako.

Ruling coalition claims Senegal election win as opposition disputes announcement Senegal President Macky Sall’s ruling coalition said on Monday it has won 30 of the country’s 46 administrative departments, giving it a slim majority parliament following Sunday’s legislative election.

ANC conference goes ahead in South Africa amid employee protests over pay The African National Congress gathers this weekend to decide on its policies for the next five years. Top of the list is how to deal with corruption. Meanwhile, ANC workers were out protesting as some have not been paid in...