Africa
Not In My Name calls for eSwatini High Commission in Pretoria to be shut down
The group held a picket outside the commission in the capital on Wednesday saying the people in the monarchy should get their freedom.
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African Union suspends Sudan over 'unconstitutional' seizure of power
Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday ordered the dissolution of the government and declared a state of emergency, sparking widespread international condemnation.
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Sudan PM released as protesters face tear gas
Abdalla Hamdok was 'under close surveillance' while other ministers and civilian leaders remained under arrest, his office added after the army dissolved Sudan's institutions on Monday.
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Guinea coup leader picks Mandela prizewinner as foreign minister
The West African state's new diplomatic chief is Morissanda Kouyate, who last year won the UN's Nelson Mandela Prize, according to a decree read on state television late Monday.
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Residents must make Eswatini ungovernable - Swaziland Solidarity Network
Eswatini has been the scene of pro-democracy demonstrations for several months, as protesters demand political reforms.
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Sudan protesters defiant as international community condemns coup
The subsequent declaration of a state of emergency and dissolution of the government provoked an immediate international backlash, with the United States, a key backer of Sudan's transition process, strongly condemning the military's actions and suspending millions of dollars in aid.
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Sudan coup generals determined not to lose long-held power: analysts
Since its independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956, Sudan has experienced rare democratic interludes, but overwhelmingly years of rule under military leaders.
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Dirco condemns detaining of Sudan PM, govt officials amid a 'coup'
The military’s general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared a state of emergency and announced a formation of a new government in what activists have denounced as a 'coup'.
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Armed forces detain PM and other leaders in Sudan 'coup'
Soldiers stormed the headquarters of Sudan's state broadcaster in the capital's twin city of Omdurman, the ministry said, as patriotic songs were aired on television.
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Armed men arrest some Sudan leaders: government source
The news comes just two days after a Sudan faction calling for a transfer of power to civilian rule warned of a 'creeping coup', during a press conference that an unidentified mob attack had sought to prevent.
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SADC not doing enough to address concerns of eSwatini citizens - Pudemo
The movement has urged the Southern African regional bloc to take the country’s crisis seriously after the resurgence of pro-democracy protests.
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Nigeria to launch eNaira digital currency
Africa's biggest economy will adopt a central bank-backed digital currency as it moves to tap into the local popularity of crypto and virtual money.
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Namibia halts use of Sputnik jabs after Sahpra HIV fears
South Africa earlier this week said it would not approve Sputnik V due to concerns it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men, a claim the vaccine's developer says is unfounded.
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Ugandan president says deadly blast a 'terrorist act'
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says an explosion in the capital Kampala that killed one person and injured five is "a terrorist act", vowing to hunt down those responsible.
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After SADC mediation, eSwatini's King Mswati III calls for calm
Formerly known as Swaziland, the country has been rocked by demonstrations that broke out in June and have prompted authorities to deploy the army and shut down the internet.
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Sudan's mass protests back civilian rule but army remains strong
Mass protests in Sudan show strong support for a civilian-led democracy, but analysts warn street demonstrations may have little impact on powerful factions pushing a return to military rule.
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Jihadist threat closes schools in Burkina province
"Since Monday all schools in Tapoa province are closed," Marcel Ouoba, spokesperson for a local youth movement, told a news conference in the capital Ouagadougou.
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Olympian's murder highlights pressures faced by Kenya's female athletes
The country's female athletes pay a huge - and often tragic - price for their spectacular success in a male-dominated society.
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Eswatini bans protests after deadly unrest
Formerly known as Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy has been rocked by demonstrations that prompted authorities to deploy the army and throttle the internet.
