Cyril Ramaphosa Reelected as South Africa's President, Vows to "Work for all"
Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to work with politicians across the political spectrum after being reelected as President of South Africa by lawmakers on Friday.
Governance
ANC and White-Led DA Forge Historic Coalition in South Africa's New Government of National Unity
The African National Congress (ANC) and its largest rival, the white-led, pro-business Democratic Alliance (DA), agreed on Friday to work together in South Africa's new government of national unity.
Deadly Attack by Islamic State-linked Rebels Leaves Dozens Dead in Eastern DRC
An attack blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels has left dozens of people dead in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Beni region, local authorities said on Thursday.
Senior Kenyan Police Officer Shot Dead After Attacking Magistrate in Court
A senior Kenyan police officer was shot dead after he opened fire at a magistrate in court in the capital, Nairobi. The chief inspector, identified as Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, was angered by the court's decision to cancel his wife's bail after she had absconded.
President Tinubu Breaks Silence About His Fall During Democracy Day Ceremony
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba culture on display.
South Africa Reports Second Death from Mpox
A second person has died in South Africa this week from the viral infection mpox, says the health ministry, less than 24 hours after it announced the first death.
Kigali Accuses a UN Agency of Dishonesty in British Asylum Policy Case
Rwanda has accused the United Nations refugee agency of lying after the body told a British court this week that asylum seekers sent to the East African country could be moved on to states where they risked torture or death.
South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party to Join Proposed Government of National Unity
The leader of South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) announced Wednesday that the party will join a proposed government of national unity
Malawi Mourns the Tragic Death of Vice-President Saulos Chilima
Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others died in a plane crash in northern Malawi. Chilima was vice-president for 10 years and formed his own party, the United Transformation Movement (UTM).
U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Niger Kicks off
According to General Kenneth P. EKMAN, the head of American troops in Niger, this marks the official start of the withdrawal of American military personnel and equipment.
Mystery Surrounds Missing Plane Carrying Malawi's Vice President
The president vowed that search operations would continue through the night and said authorities, using telecommunications towers, tracked the last known position of the plane to a 10-kilometer (6-mile) radius in one of the plantations.
Rwanda's Electoral Commission Clears Candidates for July 15 Presidential Elections
Only two candidates are sponsored by political parties: President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front and Habineza of the Green Party. All other seven aspirants registered to run as independent candidates.
Violent Attacks by Suspected ADF Rebels Claim Over 80 Lives in North Kivu, DRC
The attacks primarily occurred on Friday night in the villages of Masala, Mapasana, and Mahini and were attributed to the ADF according to Lieutenant Colonel Mak Hazukay, an army spokesman in Congo’s North Kivu province.
Rescue Charity: 11 Bodies Found as Death Toll Raises at the Libyan Coast
According to Italian media, the 11 bodies are to be transferred to an Italian coast guard ship and temporarily disembarked on the island of Lampedusa.
Kenyans Face Increased Tax Burden Under President Ruto's Economic Plan
President Ruto argues that Kenyans are currently under-taxed, despite widespread public frustration and protests over the escalating cost of living.
50 Accused Persons, Including Three Americans, Appear in DRC Military Court Over Failed Coup
The accused are charged with terrorism, attempted assassination, illegal possession of weapons and arms of war, and financing of terrorism in connection with the “attempted coup” on May 19.