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Burundian authorities have arrested a former lawmaker, Fabien Banciryanino, over an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, his family has said. Banciryanino, who was arrested on…

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has lauded the peace agreement between the transitional government of Sudan and armed groups, describing it as an important step toward the…

Sudan transitional government and 23 rebel factions have signed a peace agreement in Juba, South Sudan.

The third longest-serving ruler in Africa, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, will contest the country’s 2021 general elections following the East African Court of Justice’s ruling.…

Mohamed Hussein occupies an office that was left vacant since the removal of former premier Hassan Ali Khaire

Ethiopia will hold its postponed general elections within the next one year following the East African country’s parliament approval. The House of Peoples’ Representatives approved a…

In May, the military had said sealing off the illegal entry points will help in keeping off smugglers who conduct illicit trade along the Kenya – Ethiopia border.

David Maraga, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, has asked the country’s president to dissolve parliament. According to Maraga, the National Assembly…

Ugandans, submitting themselves voluntarily for coronavirus tests, will now pay $65 (£50) fee, the government said at the weekend. Uganda, which has 2,900 positive cases, 1,288…

Today August the 27th 2020, Kenyans celebrate 10 years since the promulgation of the constitution, joining a growing list of African Countries that have endeavoured to…