Harare, Zimbabwe – In 2006, a small but supportive publisher helped Zimbabwean author Valerie Tagwira make the transition from doctor to published author, picking up her first novel, The Uncertainty of Hope. Then based in the United Kingdom, Tagwira had sent out her manuscript to UK and Australian publishers and…
Hundreds of people have been killed and injured in attacks by armed groups. The Nigerian government says at least 160 people were killed in attacks by armed groups on remote farming communities at the weekend. It’s the worst violence in the central Plateau state in more than five years. No…
Abuja, Nigeria – On October 30, oil-rich Rivers State, Nigeria’s oil capital, became the latest hub of political drama in the country following the state parliament’s attempted impeachment of Siminalayi Fubara, who had been governor for only five months. The impeachment notice was signed by 24 of 32 lawmakers, all…
Opposition wants the presidential vote annulled and is planning mass protests. Almost a week on from elections in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), voters are waiting anxiously for the results. The presidential poll was marred by logistical problems and credibility concerns. The Electoral Commission says early results show President Felix…
Millions of Chadians voted for a controversial new draft constitution last week, despite resistance from critics of the military government which accuse it of perpetuating itself in power. According to the National Commission Charged with the Organisation of the Constitutional Referendum (CONOREC), 86 percent of voters chose “yes”. The turnout…
An Al Jazeera series: Leaving two children behind, a pregnant Sierra Leonean mother pins her hopes on crossing to Europe. Tunis, Tunisia — Standing in the drizzle outside the Tunis office of the International Organization for Migration, Saffiatu Mansaray is staring down at her swollen stomach. On the other side…
Nigerian authorities say armed groups known as ‘bandits’ hit 20 communities and injure more than 300 people. Armed groups have killed more than 100 people in a string of attacks targeting towns across central Nigeria, another deadly episode in a region with persistent religious and ethnic tensions. Local officials on…
The Nigerien military government has disengaged from multiple foreign partners since the coup in July. Niger has suspended all cooperation with the International Organisation of Francophone nations (OIF), its military leaders said, as it progressively severs ties with former colonial ruler France. The 88-member body “has always been used by…
The United States-led multinational naval force that was to protect and secure maritime traffic through the Red Sea from attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels appears significantly weakened – even if not quite dead in the water – before it ever sailed together. Less than a week after the announcement of…
Referendum held earlier this month has been approved by 86 percent of voters, say the officials. Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help consolidate the power of military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby. The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 percent…
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