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Tens of thousands of people were stuck in kilometres of traffic jams, blocking the roads out of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano has forced people to flee their home, in the town of Goma. He said an evacuation of part of the city had been ordered, and urged residents to leave calmly.… Read More

For years, the central Nigerian city of Jos was a flashpoint for ethnic strife pitting Christian and Muslim youths against each other in clashes in rival neighbourhoods. Neighbour turned against neighbour as Muslims dared not cross into Christian districts, and Christians steered clear of Muslim dominated quarters. But community leaders have turned to football and music as a way to… Read More

Somalia’s government announced on Thursday that delayed elections would be held within 60 days, following months of deadlock over the vote that erupted into violence in the troubled country. In mid-April, the two-year extension mandate of President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo expired on February 8 without elections being held, leading to violent clashes in the capital. In early May, Farmajo… Read More

The cost of Covid-19 can be counted, not only in the millions of deaths across the world, but also the financial losses incurred because of the disruptions and restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the virus. Projects were halted, investors frustrated and projections of growth revised as the world literally shut down to deal with the threat of infection… Read More

French President Emmanuel Macron made a key visit to Rwanda on Thursday as his country tries to mend relations with the central African country 27 years after the genocide. Macron arrived in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, early Thursday and is due to hold talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Macron’s trip builds on a series of French efforts since his… Read More

Somalia’s foreign minister told the U.N. Security Council Tuesday that an agreement has been reached between the federal government and regional states that will lead to long-delayed national elections. Mohamed Abdirizak said agreement on the three key issues to complete the deal was reached “in principle” Tuesday, culminating negotiations between the government and member states that began on May 22.… Read More

Joel Proust, former stuntman and equestrian choreographer prepares his stallions for the resumption of filming in Morocco. The coronavirus pandemic slowed down their performing arts. After 15 months of closed borders due to restrictions, the hoofbeats of the horses have given way to the calm of the equestrian center located at the entrance of the tourist capital Marrakech. Installed in… Read More

A cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria has killed at least 20 people in the past two weeks with more than 300 hospitalised from the disease, a health official said Tuesday. Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, suffers from a high rate of water-borne diseases as a result of dilapidated infrastructure and under-investment. The latest outbreak in Bauchi state was reported in… Read More

It’s the latest sign of a renewal of diplomatic ties between Rwanda and France French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to arrive at Kigali on Thursday, in what will be his first trip to the Rwandan Capital. An official visit, that was announced after Rwandan President Paul Kagame attended the Paris Summit on Financing African economies. President Macron said his… Read More

Dozens of people were missing in northwest Nigeria on Wednesday after an overloaded boat ferrying around 160 passengers sank in the Niger River, a local official said. The boat left central Niger state and was heading to northwest Kebbi state when it split and sank, Abdullahi Buhari Wara, administrative head of Ngaski district said. “A rescue operation is underway but… Read More