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ECOWAS backs Sierra Leone’s government after failed coup attempt

The West African regional body, ECOWAS has expressed support for the government of Sierra Leone following a failed coup attempt over the weekend. Sierra Leone's...

South Africa: 11 killed in a platinum mine accident

At least 11 workers have died at a platinum mine in South Africa. The incident has also injured 75 others. The lift was bringing workers...

Sierra Leone lifts curfew after Pademba Road Prison breakout

A nationwide curfew imposed on Sierra Leone has now been lifted after armed men broke into a prison to free inmates. Many detainees from some...

Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing girlfriend

South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius who was jailed ten years ago for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has been granted parole. He got the...

How severe drought killed over 50 in Ethiopia

Over fifty Ethiopians have been confirmed dead from severe drought in the Tigray and Amhara regions. About 46 people died in the town of Yechila...

Congo: Military enlistments suspended after stampede kills prospective recruits

The military in the Republic of Congo has suspended all enlistments exercises after a stampede killed at least 31 prospective recruits. The late-night stampede occurred...

At least 32 dead in clashes between Sudan and South Sudan

At least 32 people have been killed in attacks over the disputed oil rich Abiye region between Sudan and South Sudan. Those killed include...

Germany hosts G20-led summit for Africa leaders

More than a dozen African leaders are meeting in Germany this week for the G20 Compact with Africa conference, ahead of the G20 summit...

Liberia’s Weah concedes defeat after losing run-off poll to Boakai

Liberia's president, George Weah has lost a re-election bid with opposition candidate Joseph Boakai almost set to be declared winner of the country's presidential...

Pan-African conference on reparations held in Accra

A pan-African conference on reparation payments for colonial era injustices and slavery was held in Ghana’s capital Accra this week. Attending the conference was the...

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