World Bank halts new Uganda loans over anti-LGBTQ+ law
The World Bank says it is halting new loans to Uganda because a new anti-gay law contradicts its core values.
Homosexual acts were already illegal in Uganda, but anyone now convicted faces life imprisonment under...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is facing a huge backlash at home over his threat to use military force to reverse the coup in next-door neighbour Niger.
Local media report there was strong opposition to military...
Zimbabwe opposition supporter killed ahead of rally
An opposition supporter in Zimbabwe has been killed while travelling to an election rally, according to the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).
The death comes during an increasingly contentious and violent campaign period.
CCC...
Moroccan jailed for criticising king on Facebook
The lawyer for a Moroccan man accused of criticising the country's king on social media has told journalists his client has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Said Boukioud was charged with "undermining the...
Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack
France has begun evacuating its citizens from Niger amid anti-French sentiment following last week's coup.
The first of three French planes sent to evacuate European citizens took off from the capital, Niamey.
The coup has prompted...
Niger coup: Burkina Faso and Mali juntas issue war warning
The military juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali have said any forcible attempt to restore President Mohamed Bazoum in neighbouring Niger will be seen as a declaration of war on them.
This follows a threat...
Niger coup: Tchiani declares himself leader
Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup.
Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led...
Nigerian public doctors strike over pay after fuel subsidy axed
Frontline doctors in Nigerian public hospitals began an indefinite strike on Wednesday over grievances including demands for a pay rise after the removal of a subsidy on petrol, the doctors' union said.
The doctors are...
Nigeria’s suspended bank chief denies owning shotgun
Nigeria’s suspended bank chief has appeared in court more than a month after he was arrested by the country’s secret police.
Godwin Emefiele was charged with illegally owning a shotgun and ammunition at Tuesday’s appearance...
Ex-Nigeria governor ordered to pay $130m – report
James Ibori, a former governor of Nigeria's Delta state, has been ordered by a UK judge to hand over £100m ($130m) that he is accused of having stolen, the Reuters news agency reports.
Ibori was...