Uganda orders two rights groups to halt work days before election
Uganda order comes amid allegations of repression, detentionsMuseveni seeks to extend rule, has changed constitution twiceUN reports rights…
Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion highway expansion
China’s CRBC, Shandong and Kenya’s NSSF to expand highwayChina changes model of developing Africa infrastructureKenya highway project financing…
South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll
ANC faces declining support due to poor local government servicesLocal elections must be held before November in South…
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS…
Ghana’s president urged to rally African leaders behind push for slavery reparations
Dec 20 (Reuters) – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama held talks with a global delegation seeking reparations for…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…
‘Intended killings’: Tanzania’s election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
At least 13 killed in shooting at one cafe in city of Mwanza – witnesses and videoPolice targeted…
Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election
KAMPALA, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Uganda’s government has restricted imports of Starlink satellite internet equipment weeks before a…
Uganda opposition candidate says he will review oil deals if elected next week
Wine plans to review oil deals with TotalEnergies and CNOOCUganda’s oil production delayed by disputes and environmental concernsWine…
South Africa eases anti-trust rules for firms facing high power costs
Dozens of smelters have shut due to high power costsSouth Africa’s electricity costs up 900% since 2008New rules…
IMF reaches staff level agreement on Ethiopia’s fourth review, unlocks $261 million
Dec 10 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with…
Central African Republic President Touadera wins re-election, results show
Touadera has turned to Russia and Rwanda for security supportReferendum in 2023 scrapped presidential term limitTop challengers have…