Nigeria – Army to enforce ‘law and order’ as protests escalate
Nigeria’s army has promised to “maintain law and order” as protests against police brutality continued for the eighth consecutive day…
Somali soldiers killed in al-Shabab attack near Mogadishu
At least 13 Somali troops have been killed by the al-Shabab armed group near the district of Afgoye, northwest of…
UK queen visits Novichok lab in first outing since lockdown
Queen Elizabeth on Thursday was carrying out her first major engagement since a coronavirus lockdown in March, visiting the Porton…
Yemen – Over 1,000 prisoners to be freed in largest prisoner swap
The warring sides in Yemen’s long conflict will exchange some 1,081 prisoners on Thursday and Friday, under a deal struck…
South Africa corruption inquiry to summon Zuma to testify
A South African corruption inquiry will issue a summons for former President Jacob Zuma to appear to give evidence next…
#EndSARS – Nigerians protest against police brutality
Hundreds of people have protested against alleged police brutality for a second day across Nigeria after a video of a…
Algeria expelling thousands of migrants across Niger border – HRW
Algerian security forces have arrested thousands of migrants and refugees, cramming them onto trucks and buses before expelling them across…
World Food Programme awarded 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The World Food Programme on Friday won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food…
Kidnapped Mali opposition leader and French aid worker freed
A prominent Malian opposition leader and a French aid worker were among four hostages to have been released by suspected…
US election 2020: Trump ready to return to public events, says doctor
US President Donald Trump has completed his course of treatment for Covid-19 and can return to public engagements this weekend,…