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Sudan’s Bashir charged with corruption, in 1st appearance since April
Sudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offences on Sunday, as he appeared in…
Sudan releases rebel leader
The Sudanese authorities have released a leading member of the rebel group Sudan People's Liberation Movement…
Algerian transport mogul arrested in corruption probe
A powerful businessman has become the latest of Algeria's financial and political elite to be arrested as part of a…
Tanzania’s ex-first lady Maria Nyerere in hospital
Pictures circulating on social media in Tanzania show President John Magufuli visiting the former first lady, Maria…
The return of Sudan’s feared Janjaweed
Sudan's military has faced mounting international condemnation for its violent attack on protesters which…
The warlord who may control Sudan’s future
Mohamed Hamdan "Hemeti" Dagolo is the vice-president of Sudan's ruling military junta and, at present, probably the…
Former Somali foreign minister killed in bombing
A former Somali foreign minister, Hussein Elabe Faahiye, is among five people killed by a car bomb in the capital,…
SA rejects US request to extradite Mozambican politician
South Africa's government has turned down a request from the US to extradite Mozambique's former Finance Minister…
Social media shut in Eritrea
Social media services have been blocked in Eritrea, with people now sending messages via VPN.
Zambia former minister arrested for misspending aid money
Authorities in Zambia have arrested an ex-government minister for "for abuse of authority of office", a statement…
Party atmosphere as Malawians prepare to vote
Campaigning is going on all over Malawi as presidential, parliamentary and local council candidates are making…