South Africa poised to re-open inquest into Nobel laureate’s death
A South African court is due to re-examine the circumstances around the…
Brice Oligui Nguema: Gabon’s coup leader who stormed to election victory
After deposing Gabonese President Ali Bongo two years ago, Gen Brice Clotaire…
Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin
Gabon's military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema - who in 2023 led…
‘Death is everywhere’: Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks
Devastating attacks on a camp hosting hundreds of thousands of people who…
Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election
Tanzania's main opposition party has been barred from participating in this year's…
Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed
A notorious bandit kingpin and 100 of his suspected followers have been…
Tanzania’s opposition leader charged with treason
Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason a day…
Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs
Zimbabwe's government has announced an initial pay-out of US$3m (£2.3m) to white…
Why Gabon’s coup leader is bucking a trend by embracing democracy
Little more than 19 months after the bloodless coup that brought an…
Nigerian governor warns of Boko Haram comeback
The governor of Nigeria's Borno state has warned that jihadist group Boko…
