Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury
Officials in the US state of Georgia are investigating online threats made against members of the grand jury that indicted Donald Trump on Monday.
Personal information, including the addresses and photos of the jurors, were...
China criticised for online anti-black racism
Rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticised China’s government for failing to "acknowledge and condemn" the rampant anti-black racism on the Chinese internet.
“The Chinese government likes to tout China-Africa anti-colonial solidarity and unity,...
Senegal opposition hero on hunger strike taken into intensive care
Popular Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been on hunger strike for two weeks in protest against his detention, has been taken into intensive care, according to his allies.
"Mr Sonko was the victim...
Soldiers killed in jihadist ambush in Niger
The defence ministry in Niger says at least 17 soldiers have been killed in an Islamist militant attack.
Another 20 were said to be wounded. The ambush happened in the Tillabéri region - close to...
Sudan army targets home of traditional healer
Sudan’s army has been attacking an area of Omdurman city where a traditional healer has been treating injured paramilitary fighters.
Ten people died in shelling on Monday, which marked four months since the start of...
Niger’s ousted leader to be charged with treason – Junta
Niger's military junta has announced plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and undermining national security.
This is the latest sign that the junta intends to resist international pressure to return power...
Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria
A mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria has collapsed during prayers, killing at least seven people, officials say.
Hundreds of worshippers were in the building at the time on Friday.
An investigation is under way...
German official accused of spying for Russia
A government official has been arrested in Germany, accused of passing secret information to Russia.
The man has been named only as Thomas H, in line with German privacy rules.
He worked for an office dealing...
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...