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Egypt responds to Italian sanctions over Regeni case

Crime 07 Jul, 2016

Cairo considers measures in retaliation for Italy's decision to cut military supplies. The Egyptian government has said it is considering taking reciprocal measures against Italy after Rome halted...

Addis Ababa News

Rickshaw taxi service for Addis Ababa

Transport 30 Jun, 2016

Cycle rickshaw service in Addis Ababa is first of its kind in Ethiopia. Addis Ababa is set to introduce its first bicycle rickshaw taxi service by early July, according to the city’s transport depa...

Dar Es Salaam News

Major helium gas find in Tanazania

Energy 30 Jun, 2016

Discovery will alleviate global helium gas shortage. Geologists from British universities have discovered 1.5 billion cubic metres of helium in the alkaline Lake Rukwa in south-west Tanzania. Th...

Cape Town News

Cape Town seeks solutions for unfinished freeways

Infrastructure 24 Jun, 2016

Cape Town invites private sector to develop land under foreshore freeways. The mayor of Cape Town Patricia de Lille has invited private investors to help find a solution to the "useless" unfinished...

Cairo News

Egyptian court quashes transfer of Red Sea Islands

Politics 23 Jun, 2016

Court overturns Egypt's decision to cede Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian government is set to appeal a court's nullification of its controversial decision in April to cede two strateg...

Lagos News

Lagos river “solidifies” with vegetation

Environment 23 Jun, 2016

Lagos government warns residents not to walk over Ogun River. The Lagos state government has warned residents to stay away from the Ogun river which has “solidified” after being clogged with thick...

Addis Ababa News

African Union to issue African passports

Politics 23 Jun, 2016

AU passports to facilitate free movement and intra-Africa trade. The Addis Ababa-based African Union (AU) is preparing to launch a single African electronic passport at the upcoming AU Summit in Rw...

Accra News

Uber launches in Accra

Transport 17 Jun, 2016

Accra becomes 13th African city in Uber network. The taxi hailing mobile app Uber has launched in Accra, becoming the 13th African city in which the San Francisco-based company operates. Uber's...

Lagos News

Lagos to make Yoruba compulsory in schools

Education 16 Jun, 2016

All public schools in Lagos to teach Yoruba language. The teaching of the Yoruba language could soon be compulsory in all public primary and secondary schools across Lagos, according to a proposal...

Cairo News

Fines doubled on Cairo metro

Transport 15 Jun, 2016

Management company double fines for violations on Cairo metro. Fines for passengers caught breaking the rules on Cairo's metro system have been doubled from EGP 25 to EGP 50, according to its manag...

Lagos News

Landmark floating school in Lagos collapses

Education 14 Jun, 2016

Residents of Lagos slum vow to rebuild floating school. A floating three-storey school in the Lagos waterfront shantytown Makoko has collapsed during heavy rains, despite being built to withstand s...

Cape Town launches crash warning system

Transport 14 Jun, 2016

3D laser system installed at Cape Town bridge in anti-crash pilot project. Cape Town has introduced a new 3D laser detector to prevent tall vehicles from crashing into the low railway bridge over t...

Lagos News

Water kiosks in Lagos

Environment 08 Jun, 2016

Potable water kiosk system to offset reduced supply. Lagos is introducing a water distribution kiosk system across the state to offset a shortfall in water supply as it works to improve connectivit...

Cape Town News

Cape Town malls increase security after terror warning

Terrorism 07 Jun, 2016

Washington warns of possible terror threat in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The governments of the US, Britain and Australia have warned of possible Islamist terror attacks at upmarket malls in Cape...

Nairobi News

Violent opposition protests continue in Kenya

Politics 07 Jun, 2016

Two killed in anti-government protests by opposition supporters. At least two people were shot dead during violent clashes between police and supporters of Kenya's opposition Coalition for Reforms...

Accra News

Accra opens infectious disease isolation centre

Health 03 Jun, 2016

La General Hospital launches centre with Danish support. A multi-purpose infectious disease isolation centre has been inaugurated at the La General Hospital in Accra, the first of five such units t...

Arusha News

Tanzania combats poaching with drones

Environment 03 Jun, 2016

Pilot scheme introduced in Tarangire National Park near Arusha. The Tanzania goverment has sanctioned the use of drones in Tarangire National Park in an aerial surveillance battle against poachers...

Lagos News

Lagos to build Fourth Mainland Bridge

Transport 31 May, 2016

Consortium signs deal for 38-km eight-lane Lagos bridge. A consortium of Nigerian and international investors has signed a deal with the Lagos state government to finance the construction of the Fo...

Maputo News

Mozambique government and Renamo resume talks

Politics 31 May, 2016

Peace talks resume in Maputo after Dhlakama drops pre-conditions. Peace talks between the Mozambican government and representatives of the Renamo rebel movement have resumed after Renamo leader Afo...

Lagos News

Nigeria uncovers 43,000 non-existent workers on military payroll

Politics 27 May, 2016

Audit reveals large-scale fraud in Nigerian military sector. Nigeria has discovered 43,000 "ghost workers" among its security forces following an audit into the payroll of government ministries, de...

Cairo News

Cairo Museum of Islamic Art partners with the Louvre

Culture 27 May, 2016

Louvre to show antiquities from damaged Islamic art museum in Cairo. The Louvre in Paris has entered into a partnership agreement with the Museum of Islamic Art after the 19th-century Egyptian inst...

Arusha News

Tanzania orders foreign livestock to leave Arusha region

Animals 25 May, 2016

Drought leads to livestock trespassing into national parks in Arusha area. The Tanzanian government has ordered that the estimated five million livestock that have crossed into Tanzania's northern...

Dar Es Salaam News

Tanzania purges 10,000 non-existent employees

Politics 24 May, 2016

Tanzanian president continues his anti-corruption drive. Tanzania has removed more than 10,000 "ghost workers" from its public sector payroll as part of an ongoing crackdown on corruption and waste...

Lagos News

Lagos to upgrade Badagry Museum

History 24 May, 2016

Renovation of Badary Museum ahead of Lagos state's 50th anniversary. The Lagos state government has unveiled plans to updgrade the Badagry Heritage Museum in an effort to boost tourism. The muse...

Addis Ababa News

Ethiopian veterans of Korean War seek Addis monument

History 23 May, 2016

Veterans propose Kagnew-Korea Square in north Addis Ababa. Ethiopian veterans of the Korean War wish to create “Kagnew-Korea Square” in the Gulele area north of Addis Ababa, to commemorate the sacr...

Accra News

Major expansion for Accra hospital

Health 23 May, 2016

Ridge Hospital in Accra will become nation's largest medical facility. The newly expanded and upgraded Ridge Hospital in Accra is set to become Ghana's largest hospital when it opens in August, acc...

Nairobi News

Nairobi electoral protest turns violent

Politics 17 May, 2016

Police clash with opposition supporters during demonstration for reform of electoral commission. Anti-riot police clashed with protesters demanding the dissolution of the Kenyan electoral board dur...

Nairobi News

UN asks Kenya to reconsider closing refugee camps

Immigrants 11 May, 2016

Human rights groups slam Kenya's decision which would displace 600,000 people. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has urged Kenya to abandon plans to close its refugee camps, including the w...

Lagos News

Crude oil production starts in Lagos

Energy 06 May, 2016

Lagos offshore field becomes Nigeria's first oil ouput outside Niger Delta. Nigerian firm Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum (YFP) has begun crude oil production from the offshore Aje field located 24km off...

Nairobi News

Nairobi building collapse leads to demolitions

Housing 04 May, 2016

Nairobi structures to be demolished after deaths of 23 people in building collapse. Construction inspectors have condemned some 226 substandard buildings in Nairobi following the deaths of at least...

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