Africa

New fighting shatters temporary truce in Sudan capital

Apr 22, 2023 07:26

Fighting in Sudan has entered a second week, with gunfire and explosions shattering a temporary truce in the capital Khartoum where a violent power struggle has left hundreds dead.
Fighting rages in Sudan; death toll grows despite truce

Apr 19, 2023 07:44

Fighting continues between rival military factions in Sudan for a fifth day as a 24-hour ceasefire breaks down and the death toll rises to at least 270.
Sudan's warring generals agree to 24-hour truce

Apr 18, 2023 10:34

Sudan’s army has bluntly rejected a call by rival paramilitary forces for a 24-hour humanitarian cease-fire, after four days of fierce fighting that has claimed the lives of at least 200 people.
Sudan paramilitaries say in control of presidential palace, other centers

Apr 15, 2023 09:07

Sudan's paramilitaries say they are in control of several key sites, including the presidential palace in central Khartoum, following fighting with the regular army.
Burkina Faso expels reporters from French newspapers

Apr 02, 2023 10:51

Foreign reporters working for France's 'Le Monde' and 'Libération' dailies have been expelled from Burkina Faso as part of measures the west African country has taken against French media.
Mysterious Ebola-like disease leaves five dead in Tanzania

Mar 22, 2023 11:08

A mysterious illness that exhibits Ebola-like symptoms has hit Tanzania, infecting seven people, five of whom have died.
Kenya says 238 protesters arrested, 31 police hurt

Mar 21, 2023 09:59

Kenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested 238 people during the previous day’s violent protests over the surging cost of living that also saw 31 police officers injured.
Bazrpash calls for expanding Iran, Africa transactions

Mar 07, 2023 12:35

In the First Conference of Iran and West African Countries (IRAN WAC) for Scientific and Economic Cooperation hosted by Tehran, Iran’s minister of road and urban development called for expanding Iran and Africa ties and transactions.
Iranian VP proposes setting up joint bank with Africa

Mar 07, 2023 09:41

Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohsen Rezaei called for the establishment of a joint bank with Africa, saying it will greatly help develop relations between Iran and African states.
Iran, West Africa to launch maritime line

Mar 07, 2023 08:56

The Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said a regular maritime line will be launched between Iran and West Africa in the near future with the cooperation of the private sector.