South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to choose a new party leader to succeed President Jacob Zuma.…
Thousands of Rohingya killed in a month
At least 6,700 Rohingya were killed in the month after violence broke out in Myanmar in August, Medecins Sans Frontieres…
Military men get key Zimbabwe cabinet jobs
Zimbabwe’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa has named his cabinet, appointing senior military figures to high-profile positions. Mr Mnangagwa has made…
Kenyatta sworn in
Uhuru Kenyatta has vowed to overcome Kenya’s divisions after being sworn in for a second term as president, at a…
President vows to serve all Zimbabweans
Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has addressed a packed stadium, vowing to serve all citizens. He said he felt “deeply…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa returns as Mugabe’s likely successor
Zimbabwe’s former vice-president, whose sacking sparked events leading to the shock resignation of long-time leader Robert Mugabe, has returned to…
Zimbabwe’s President Mugabe resigns
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said. A letter from Mr Mugabe said that the…
Mugabe must quit now-ex-vice-president
Zimbabwe’s former vice-president, whose sacking led to last week’s army takeover, has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign immediately. Emmerson…
Mugabe ignores party’s deadline to quit
Members of Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party are preparing to meet to discuss the possible impeachment of President Robert Mugabe, after…
Thousands celebrate end of Mugabe era
Jubilant scenes are unfolding on the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, as protests demanding the resignation of President Robert Mugabe…
Mugabe ‘resisting calls to resign’
Zimbabwe’s long-time President Robert Mugabe is reportedly refusing to step down immediately, despite growing calls for his resignation. The 93-year-old…
Zimbabwe on edge over army’s next move
South African government ministers are in Harare for crisis talks with ousted President Robert Mugabe and military leaders who have…