A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.
READ MOREA senior opposition official in Tanzania is facing the death penalty after being charged with treason. John Pambalu is a member of Chadema national council and a former leader of the party’s youth wing.
In a statement, Madagascar’s Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) said it had received complaints targeting several former officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina. The proceedings have been temporarily suspended as it first has to be determined whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.
South Africa says it’s putting infrastructure development at the centre of its agenda as chair of the Southern African Development Community.
A landslide at an illegal gold mine in the western Central African Republic has killed several dozen people, with local sources estimating the toll at up to 100. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as authorities struggle to establish the final death toll.
The plan aims to expand the use of nuclear and geothermal energy, but this may not make prices more affordable for consumers.
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is dealing with a neurological condition after collapsing during a preseason game for the second time in four days. The Germany international says he has been diagnosed with temporary absence seizures and is receiving medical care.
Libya’s worsening power crisis is putting pressure on critical infrastructure and fueling public frustration over deteriorating living conditions.
Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.
Armed forces repelled rebel fighters in the key city after hours of intense fighting that left nearly 100 wounded.
The ANC in Gauteng has had to intervene after Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza fired finance member of the mayoral committee Jongizizwe Dlabathi, citing a 29 May directive issued by ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa wants to enhance election integrity and promote free, fair, and orderly local government elections ahead of the 4 November municipal elections.
A temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants in Kenya after the government urged them to formally register at their embassies and further extended their stay in the country.
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