A bill establishing the path for long-awaited nationwide elections in South Sudan has sparked a protest in parliament. A faction of the country’s governing party...
The Congo-Brazzaville government has denied reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso, who has been in power for 39 years. It follows unconfirmed...
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ director for the region has said the emergency response to Friday’s earthquake is now into...
Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers,...
Gabon’s military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has met the opposition candidate Albert Ondo Ossa as part of consultations on rebuilding the country. Mr Ossa...