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  1. Nelson Chamisa: ‘We heard gunshots, the car was shaking’

    The MDC Alliance leader describes what he says was an attempt on his life

  2. Sudan: Civilian and military supporters hold rival protests

    Tensions between the two factions within the transitional government have been increasing

  3. Kenya's curfew lifted

    President Kenyatta said he will lift the dusk till dawn curfew in place since March 2020

  4. Nigeria: EndSARS a year on

    Nigerian protesters gathered in Lagos where demonstration turned bloody a year ago

  5. Ethiopia: Airstrikes displace Tigray border communities

    Dead bodies of federal fighters and TPLF loyalists are seen on the battle frontline.

  6. 'Busloads' of Ethiopian federal forces seen heading towards front line

    Latest reports as the fighting reach to the north of the city of Dessie in Amhara.

  7. TPLF Spokesperson confirms 'carnage' on Amhara frontline

    Getachew Reda says fighting is ongoing in Tigray and Amhara regions

  8. South Africa does not approve the use of Sputnik V against Covid-19

    Studies show it may increase the risk of vaccinated males acquiring HIV

  9. 18/10/2021 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  10. Ethiopia: Renewed air strikes on the capital of the Tigray region

    The air strikes hit the city of Mekelle, according to residents and rebel officials

  11. Sudan: Protesters call for dissolution of interim government

    Protesters say the government has failed to institute political and economic reforms

  12. South African cabinet minister plays down ‘hostage’ incident

    Cabinet ministers Thandi Modise, Mondli Gungubele and a deputy were held by war veterans

  13. Arrests made after South African cabinet ministers are held hostage

    Two cabinet ministers and a deputy were held by war veterans demanding reparations

  14. More than 50 arrested in South Africa after ministers are held hostage

    Two cabinet ministers and a deputy were held by war veterans demanding reparations

  15. Sierra Leoneans scammed by fake Covid-19 relief scheme

    People in Freetown have been scammed into paying for an inexistent financial aid service

  16. Nigeria confirms death of ISIS leader in West Africa

    The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Abu Musab Al Barnawi

  17. Eswatini: Clashes between student protesters and the Police turn violent

    Teachers Association says meaningful dialogue with the authorities isn't 'anywhere near.'

  18. Kenya's president rejects sea boarder ruling by ICJ

    The ICJ ruled to split a disputed maritime area between Somalia and Kenya

  19. ECOWAS discusses presidents' controversial 'Third terms'

    The West Africa body meets to discuss some of the region's most pressing problems

  20. Guinea President retires 42 generals

    Freshly sworn-in President Doumbouya has retired 42 generals in first signs of change

  21. Eswatini students clash with government forces

    The Student Union demands the release of students detained following protests

  22. Ethiopia war: TPLF 'committed to the negotiating table'

    Ethiopian government launches an all-out attack in Tigray, TPLF forces say

  23. ICJ rules on Kenya-Somalia sea border dispute

    The International Court rules to share the contested sea area between Kenya and Somalia.

  24. Ethiopian troops launch all-out assault say rebels

    Tigrayan forces in northern Ethiopia say federal troops have launched a new offensive

  25. Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Army launches new offensive

    Tigray forces in northern Ethiopia say the federal government has launched new offensive

  26. Mariam Sankara: ‘I’m in a hurry to know the truth’

    The widow of Thomas Sankara on the opening of the trial in Burkina Faso into his killing

  27. Sierra Leone dropped from UK travel restriction list

    The UK government has removed dozens of countries from its Covid travel red list

  28. How 'fast fashion' is turning Ghana into a waste dumping ground

    The quality of clothing imports has deteriorated so much that nearly half goes to waste

  29. Nigerian authorities rescue over 200 abduction victims in a week

    Zamfara and Sokoto State's authorities say among the rescued are nursing mothers and kids

  30. Germany's First Black woman MP 'very honoured' to be elected

    Eritrean-born Awet Tesfaiesus reacts to being elected MP of Germany's Bundestag

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