UN raises $1.7bn for Sahel region aid

The United Nations says it has raised more than $1.7bn (£1.3bn) in pledges to fund.

Biden urges Nigeria to cease crackdown on protests

The US presidential candidate Joe Biden has urged Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Nigerian.

Ethiopia: 15 civilians massacred by Gunmen in Gora Farda area of SNNR

Report reaching us directly from SNNR says that unknown gunmen killed at least 15 civilians.

Armed fighters free 900 prisoners from DR Congo jail

Armed fighters have freed about 900 prisoners from a jail in Beni in east Democratic.

Guinea’s opposition leader declares election win

Guinea’s opposition leader, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has declared himself the winner of Sunday’s presidential election.

Tanzania to allow voting using driving licences

The Tanzanian electoral commission has said that voters with missing identity cards will be allowed.

Nigerians light candles for late victims of Police Brutality in #EndSARS Vigil

Thousands of Nigerians gathered on Sunday for a vigil to remember those who have lost.

Vote counting commences in Guinea’s tense election

Ballots are being counted in Guinea’s presidential election as incumbent, 82-year-old Alpha Condé, seeks a.

South Africa health minister tests positive for Covid-19

South Africa’s health minister says that his wife and he had tested positive for Covid-.

Somalia: PM Forms New Government

The newly appointed Prime Minister of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble has officially announced the formation.

Nigerian Government denies involvement in protesters’ arrests in Egypt

The Nigerian government has denied any involvement in the arrest of #EndSARS protesters in Egypt’s.

ICC prosecutor arrives Sudan to discuss EX-President’s case

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor arrived in Sudan late Saturday to discuss cooperation with local.

Trump and Biden try to woo early US voters on Sunday

The US presidential rivals; Donald Trump and Joe Biden; will court early voters on Sunday.

Israel sends treaty delegation to Bahrain with Trump aides

Bahrain followed the United Arab Emirates in agreeing last month to normalise ties with Israel,.

Nigeria’s anti-police brutality protests bring Lagos to standstill

Anger continues to grow despite the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad being disbanded in Nigeria. More.