South Africa’s Zuma survives no-confidence vote
Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said the motion was “ill-conceived and bound to fail.”
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Burundian army officer dies after questioning by secret service
Police claimed the man blew himself with a grenade.
Zimbabwe introduces bond notes to combat cash shortages
Zimbabwe replaced its worthless currency with the U.S. dollar in 2009.
Malawi arrests HIV-positive man for raping girls in cleansing rituals
The country’s president ordered the arrest.
Xenophobic riots erupt in Zambia over ritual killings
Six mutilated bodies have been discovered in two months in a Lusaka neighbourhood.
Lesotho: Time for Visionary Leaders in Lesotho
By Tsoeu Petlane Almost a month after the release of the report of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) inquiry ...
Africa: What Obama Still Owes Africa (a Visit to Nigeria for One Thing)
President Obama has traveled to Africa five times during his presidency - but he has not visited Nigeria.
Ethiopia releases 5 journalists ahead Obama’s visit
Obama has been criticised for planning to visit Ethiopia which has terrible human rights record.
Cholera outbreak kills 18 in South Sudan
Cholera treatment centers have been established at Juba Hospital.
South Africa Deputy President shielded from al-Bashir ‘escape’ questions
Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, and other officials could be prosecuted for aiding al-Bashir’s departure.
AU summit: African states consider single currency, passport
AU has also set the goal of making peace a reality for all the African peoples and ending all wars ...
Al-Shabaab threatens to attack Kenya during Ramadan
The group claimed it already infiltrated the region.
Burundian leader sacks defence minister
Laurent Kavakure, the Foreign Minister, was also replaced.
Burundi President makes first public appearance after failed coup
Local government polls are scheduled for May 26 in the small East African country.
Kenyan president cancels trip to U.S. over airstrikes in Yemen
Mr. Kenyatta was due to meet a host of leading American investors to discuss investment opportunities in Kenya.
Sudanese vote in presidential, legislative polls
EU says it will not be monitoring the Sudan elections.
APC condemns deadly terrorist attack at Kenyan University
147 people died in the attack.
Gunmen storm Tunisia museum, kill 19
Security forces killed two gunmen.
Africa: Call to Fight Diabetes in Pregnancy
"Unlike HIV infection, diabetes is reversible if diagnosed early on, and it is relatively affordable to manage."
China set to sign more bilateral treaties with African countries
“We have also remained friends, even during trying periods like the time of outbreak of Ebola disease.”
5 killed in overnight attack at popular Mali restaurant
Several people were injured in appears to be a terrorist attack.
Ebola: Sierra Leone sacks National Security boss
The security boss was found with 250kg of Ebola blood samples.
South Sudan to call off elections
The proposal to extend Kiir and parliament’s terms of office would be presented to lawmakers on Tuesday.
After 25 years, former Chadian dictator, Hissene Habre, to face trial in Senegal for mass killing and torture
The judgement came after 22 years of campaign by victims of his brutality. His victims have welcomed the announcement of ...
Sierra Leone lifts Ebola quarantine measures amid progress
There are indications that there is a sharp drop in transmission.
