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Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
‘We want a voice in our land’ – the people evicted to build Nigeria’s capital
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
US deports eight people ‘of African origin’ to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.
Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.
Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.
DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians – army
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.