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Friday 24 June 2022 : Commonwealth heads of state and government begin two days of talks in Rwanda. Big issues on the table including trade, climate change, and...
Thursday 23 June 2022 : A much anticipated report on corruption is out in South Africa. The Zondo Report criticises the African National Congress for creating...
Wednesday 22 June 2022 : The Russian Ministry of Defence says at least forty-two African mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine, but what do we know so far? Also,...
Tuesday 21 June 2022 : Dozens of civilians were killed in the attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region.
Friday 17 June 2022 : South Africa considers importing crude oil from Russia. The country's Energy Minister says Russian oil is not on the sanctions list. Also,...
Thursday 16 June 2022 : The UGTT union called for the public sector strike to protest President Saied’s policies.
Wednesday 15 June 2022 : The Tanzanian government says the relocation is necessary to protect wildlife
Tuesday 14 June 2022 : The UK insists first flight will go ahead despite individual legal challenges
Friday 10 June 2022 : We hear the latest on clashes between police and the Maasai community in Tanzania. And what's happening to residents still displaced by the...
Thursday 09 June 2022 : Medical charity MSF says thousands in Ethiopia face starvation
Wednesday 08 June 2022 : Former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu will lead Nigeria's governing All Progressives Congress (APC) into next year's general elections after a...
Tuesday 07 June 2022 : Atul and Rajesh Gupta face fraud and money-laundering charges in South Africa.
Friday 03 June 2022 : Lagos moves to crush over 2000 motorbikes seized during the enforcement of a ban on motorcycle taxis; we look at the environmental impact of...
Thursday 02 June 2022 : Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked dozens of judges accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists. The head of Nigeria's...
Wednesday 01 June 2022 : Lagos' State Commissioner of Transportation explains why the clampdown on the “two-wheel” taxi riders is deemed as necessary, citing...
Tuesday 31 May 2022 : Despite ongoing cross-border tensions, Rwandan President Paul Kagame held a phone conversation with his Democratic Republic of Congo...
Friday 27 May 2022 : The United Nations calls for an emergency meeting after an escalation in fighting.
Thursday 26 May 2022 : Eleven newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane
Wednesday 25 May 2022 : The Gambian government says it is ready to prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh for what it called "the myriad of crimes" he committed...
Tuesday 24 May 2022 : More than 700 people made up of Rwandan former combatants and their families are resettling in the country. Most used to be FDLR ethnic Hutu...
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