Politique
South Sudan foes meet after two years
The two figures at the centre of the civil war that has ravaged South Sudan met for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday evening in the Ethiopian capital. South Sudan's president Salva Kiir and rebel leader…
Have Zimbabwe’s generals turned into democrats?
In his well-cut suit, with outstretched hand and beaming smile, Sibusiso Moyo is the very picture of a modern politician.He speaks softly, smoothly and pauses to listen as if he had spent years on campaign trails listening…
The major constitutional changes in the Burundi referendum
Though the main focus of Burundi's Thursday referendum is the extension of President Pierre Nkurunziza's rule, the vote is certain to fundamentally change the politics and the governance of the country. A new post for a…
Ethiopia declares national state of emergency
A national state of emergency has been declared in Ethiopia just one day after the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.A statement by the state broadcaster said the move was necessary to stem a…
Kenya deports Miguna Miguna over Odinga ‘swearing-in’
Kenya has deported opposition supporter and lawyer, Miguna Miguna, following his role in the unofficial swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as "the people's president".Mr Miguna has boarded a flight to take him to…
George Weah sworn in as Liberia’s president
Former international footballer George Weah has been sworn in as president of Liberia."I have spent many years of my life in stadiums, but today is a feeling like no other," President Weah told crowds in the…
Rwanda, Uganda move to end strained relations
Relations between Rwanda and Uganda remain fragile despite the two countries holding talks last week, with Kigali remaining concerned about ‘hostile activities’ across the border. Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sam…
Will Burundian MPs accept to be part of EALA after controversial election?
Isabelle Nahayo, Burundian Minister in charge of the East African Community says Burundi does not recognise the recent election of the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) because the regulations…
Clashes in Equatorial Guinea as state says it thwarted coup
Clashes were reported in Equatorial Guinea near the border with Cameroon on Wednesday, shortly after the West African state said it had thwarted a coup against President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, Africa's…
Mugabe’s final words of wisdom to African leaders
Robert Gabriel Mugabe sat reclined in a leather sofa cutting the pose of a man totally oblivious of what was going on around him. In the expansive living room was FL Grace, pacing up and down. Presently, she was on phone…
US to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in world first
US President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, senior administration officials have said. But the officials said Mr Trump would not immediately move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.The…
Kenya election: Kenyatta vows to overcome divisions
Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed to overcome Kenya's divisions after being sworn in for a second term as president, at a ceremony boycotted by the opposition.Speaking after his inauguration in the capital Nairobi, he said he would…
Zimbabwe latest: Mugabe ‘resisting calls to resign’
Zimbabwe's long-time President Robert Mugabe is reportedly refusing to step down immediately, despite growing calls for his resignation.The 93-year-old was put under house arrest during a military takeover on Wednesday,…
Zimbabwe crisis: Army seizes broadcaster but denies coup
Zimbabwe's military has read out a statement after taking over the national broadcaster, ZBC, saying it has taken action to "target criminals".However, it said this was not "a military takeover of government" and…
DR Congo police arrest nine in more anti-Kabila protests
Police in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Beni said they had arrested nine demonstrators during a march Tuesday against President Joseph Kabila, a day after clashes in the region that left five dead.The…
Uganda MPs get $8,000 each for work on Bill to extend Museveni’s rule
Ugandan legislators have each pocketed Ush29 million ($8,000) as a payout for consultations on legislation to extend the president’s rule, a parliamentary spokesman said on Tuesday, a move opponents denounced as a…
Burundi could lose chance to host Comesa Summit
Burundi's chance of hosting the next summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa hangs in the balance for failing to meet hosting requirements. A source said only “an unlikely” or “overwhelming sympathy…
Mogadishu bombings: Top Somali officials fired over deadly blasts
The Somali government has fired two top security officials after twin blasts and a siege left at least 27 people dead on Saturday.They came just two weeks after at least 358 people died in another attack, one of the…
Kenya poll: A key moment for African democracy
This week's presidential election re-run in Kenya has implications not only for the country but also for much of the continent, says the BBC's new Africa editor, Fergal Keane.The last days have passed in a swirl of chanting…
Dare Not Linger: Mandela’s book sequel launched in South Africa
The new instalment of Nelson Mandela's autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, has been released in Johannesburg.Dare Not Linger tackles his five years as South Africa's president after the collapse of apartheid and gives…
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