In a major milestone ahead of the 13 August general elections, a consignment of over 12 million ballot papers printed in Dubai touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport today under tight security.
Observers for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Zambia's presidential, parliamentary and local government general elections undergo a four-day refresher training.
Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa demanded arrests and prosecutions over the killings of two Ghanaian nationals in South Africa as a flight in the latest phase of a voluntary repatriation operation landed in Accra on Monday.
Nigerian President General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused France, the European Union and Western countries of funding armed groups in the Sahel, alleging that Paris "financed" and "directed" the 18 June attack on Niamey's international airport.
Burkina Faso has introduced military cadet uniforms made from traditional handwoven fabric, blending national service with the country's rich cultural heritage.
Supporters of Niger's military-led authorities praised security and governance reforms on Saturday as the country marked three years since the takeover that brought the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) to power.
Four seasoned stateswomen are leading a historic charge to become the first-ever female United Nations Secretary-General.
The High Commissioner of Namibia to Botswana, Elizabeth Naukongo Kakukuru, on Friday rallied the members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Botswana to elevate the visibility of both countries on the global stage.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is struggling to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 1,000 people and infected 2,536, as conflict, mass displacement and limited healthcare continue to fuel the spread of the Bundibugyo strain.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged African leaders to strengthen health systems and tackle the root causes of disease as the continent looks to reduce its reliance on external health funding.
