At least 15 people have been killed and two others injured following an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday. It took place during Sunday worship in Essakane village in Oudalan province – close to the border with Mali. Few details have been given. A church official indicated the gunmen were…
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Prof Jeffrey Sachs Engages Uganda’s National Planning Authority on SDGs and Socio-Economic Transformation.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 12:45 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Renowned economist and sustainable development advocate, Prof Jeffrey Sachs, embarked on his much-anticipated visit to Uganda with a productive meeting at the National Planning Authority (NPA). The gathering, which saw Prof Sachs in dialogue with Prof Mbabazi Pamela, Chairperson of the NPA,…
ECOWAS considers lifting sanctions on Niger
This regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. A no-fly zone and border closures were among the sanctions being lifted “with immediate effect”, the president of the Economic Community…
South Africa sets elections date for May 29.
In tonight’s edition: May 29 is set as the date when South Africa’s ruling ANC party will face voters for what may be the first real challenge to its domination of the political landscape. Also, Guinea’s ruling junta doubles down on its dissolution of the government by announcing further restrictions. And the film “African Glory” introduces…
A military government in Guinea dissolves the government
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2021, has dissolved the government. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV on Monday by the presidency’s Secretary General, Brig Gen Amara Camara. Mr Camara did not disclose the reason for the dissolution or say when a new government…
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum survives an attempted coup African Union, world leaders condemn.
World leaders and regional blocs have condemned a coup attempt against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum by members of the presidential guard. Niger’s presidency said in a tweet on Wednesday that members of the presidential guard tried to move against Bazoum. It said that guards engaged in an “anti-Republican demonstration” and tried “in vain” to obtain the support…
South African opposition calls for withdrawal of troops from DR Congo.
South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment to quell a rebellion. Two soldiers were killed and three were injured after a mortar bomb landed in their base on Wednesday. The attack has led to South African opposition politicians calling for the withdrawal of troops…
Huge protests in Dakar in Senegal as opposition supporters demands for swift votes.
Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, demanding swift presidential elections. It comes after the country’s top court blocked President Macky Sall’s attempt to postpone the election, originally scheduled for this month. Mr Sall’s last minute decree, backed by parliament, had triggered a political crisis in Senegal, once regarded as a bastion of…
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