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Sierra Leone Under Curfew Following Armed Attack

Sierra Leone has been placed under a nationwide curfew as armed men broke into a prison, setting inmates free.

South Africa’s Ruling ANC to Back Opposition Motion to Close Israeli Embassy

South Africa’s ruling party has said it will support a parliamentary motion calling for the Israeli embassy in South Africa to be closed. In a...

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo in Fresh Push for Reparations

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged African and Caribbean leaders to unite in demanding reparations for historical injustices committed during slavery and colonialism, terming the action “a valid demand for justice”.

African Nations ‘Divided Over Israel-Hamas Split

Back in 1963, the founders of the Organization of African Unity pledged to work and speak as one, forge an international consensus in support of the liberation struggle and fight against apartheid.

Ghana, South Africa Sign Visa Waiver Deal

The governments of Ghana and South Africa have reached a visa waiver agreement to allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free.

Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa Divided on Supporting Palestine?

As reports of Hamas fighters attacking southern Israel last Saturday flooded phones and television sets around the world, Kenyan President William Ruto took to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Kenya joins the rest of the world in solidarity with the State of Israel and unequivocally condemns terrorism and attacks on innocent civilians in the country,” he wrote.

Niger Junta Orders Top UN Official to Leave the Country

Niger's junta has demanded that the top United Nations official there leave the country within 72 hours over accusations that Niger was excluded from the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders in New York last month.

Nigeria President Asks Court to Dismiss Fresh Claims by Opposition Party

Nigeria's president has asked the Supreme Court to reject a petition by his political opponents to introduce new evidence aimed at overturning February's presidential election. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's plea to the Supreme Court was contained in his response to an appeal made by the main opposition — People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar.

Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa Divided on Supporting Palestine?

Israel has made deep inroads into a continent traditionally sympathetic to Palestine. But I As reports of Hamas fighters attacking southern Israel last Saturday flooded phones and television sets around the world, Kenyan President William Ruto took to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Canada MPs Elect First Black House of Commons Speaker

Canada has elected Liberal MP Greg Fergus to be the new Speaker of the House of Commons after the previous one resigned amid a Nazi in parliament row.

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