Africa

Bandits kidnapped 87 more people in Nigeria's volatile northwest Kaduna State

Bandits kidnapped 87 more people in Nigeria's volatile northwest Kaduna State

Witnesses say armed bandits stormed Tantau ward of Kajuru Local Government and continued looting local shops before fleeing with victims, as police have yet to confirm incident

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Top Senegalese opposition politician Sonko released from prison ahead of presidential election
15.03.2024

Top Senegalese opposition politician Sonko released from prison ahead of presidential election

49-year-old opposition leader has had a standoff with the state for nearly 2 years and has been in prison since July

Ethiopia, Canada advance trade ties in high-level talks
15.03.2024

Ethiopia, Canada advance trade ties in high-level talks

Discussions led by Ethiopia's foreign minister and visiting Canadian Foreign Ministry official focus on enhancing bilateral economic relations

Al-Shabaab terror group attacks hotel in Somalia’s capital
15.03.2024

Al-Shabaab terror group attacks hotel in Somalia’s capital

Many people injured, including government spokesperson, journalists and lawmakers

Nationwide doctor strike leaves Kenyans stranded as hospitals grind to halt
14.03.2024

Nationwide doctor strike leaves Kenyans stranded as hospitals grind to halt

Doctors defy court order, crippling health care system

Massive internet outages reported across Africa
14.03.2024

Massive internet outages reported across Africa

Internet observatory Netblocks says Thursday’s telecom disruptions on continent had intensified