Category: Africa

Harare, Zimbabwe, September 9, 2019//-The death of former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, has reinforced his reputation as one of the most polarising figures of his time.

September 7, 2019/ — A leaked, confidential document seen and reviewed by Amnesty International confirms fears that the repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania will not be wholly voluntary and could start as soon as next week.

Johannesburg, South Africa, September 5, 2019// – The looting of foreign property, deaths during the violence and gender-based violence in South Africa overshadowed the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa set to end on Friday.

September 4, 2019//-Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala following alleged xenophobic attacks on its citizens there.

Tunisians protest against tax hikes, austerity measures and increased food prices. EPA-EFE/Mohamed Messara Pamela Abbott, University of Aberdeen; Andrea Teti, University of Aberdeen, and Roger Sapsford, University of Aberdeen September 4, 2019//-Tunisians, and the wider world, expected a great deal after the dawn of democracy in 2011.

Johannesburg, South Africa, September 2, 2019//-Dozens of people have been arrested in the South African city of Johannesburg after rioters looted shops and torched buildings and vehicles.

Abuja, Nigeria, September 2, 2019//- Nigeria has provided relief material to victims of deadly floods that hit Mozambique and Zimbabwe earlier this year.

Maiduguri, Nigeria, August 30, 2019//-Floods that have left 12 people dead in northern Nigeria have raised fears of further outbreaks of cholera in this region affected by the Boko Haram crisis.

 Bujumbura, Burundi, August 29, 2019//-Panic has gripped Burundian refugees following reported plans by Tanzania to deport thousands of these nationals.

Geneva, Switzerland, August 28, 2019/ — At least 40 people are estimated to have drowned off the coast of Libya in the latest boat disaster on the Mediterranean.