South Africans who say they were scammed into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine dig trenches, dodge bullets
South Africans who went to Russia ended up in UkraineThey say they were recruited under false pretensesConditions for…
At least nine soldiers killed in ambush attack in Nigeria’s Borno state, sources say
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 5 (Reuters) – At least nine Nigerian soldiers were killed and several others injured when…
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery plans 1.6 mln barrels fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say
LAGOS, July 9 – Nigeria’s Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least…
Uganda bans live broadcasts of riots and ‘unlawful processions’ ahead of vote
Item 1 of 2 Supporters of Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the…
Namibia honours victims of colonial genocide as reparation calls grow
WINDHOEK, May 28 (Reuters) – Namibia honoured the victims of mass killings during German colonial rule with an…
Uganda says it will receive over $2 billion in fresh World Bank funding
KAMPALA, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The World Bank will give Uganda over $2 billion in new financing in…
U.S. aid cuts disrupt life-saving treatment for starving children in Kenya
LOMOLEM, Kenya, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Hellen Etiman, a Kenyan pastoralist, believed her severely malnourished son would soon…
Zimbabwe’s ruling party resolves to extend president’s term to 2030
HARARE, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party plans to amend the constitution to extend President Emmerson…
Namibia projects tourism decline after wildfire in game reserve
WINDHOEK, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Namibia’s tourism industry is expected to suffer over the next three years after…
Uganda to receive up to $1.7 billion of US funding under Trump health plan
KAMPALA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Uganda will get up to $1.7 billion of U.S. funding for its health…
At least 25 dead, 14 missing in Nigeria boat accident, officials say
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 4 (Reuters) – At least 25 people have died and 14 others remain missing after…
Islamic State-linked rebels kill 15 in eastern Congo, officials say
Jan 2 (Reuters) – Islamic State-linked rebels killed at least 15 people in three villages in eastern Democratic…