Hundreds of migrants are reluctant to the official reception centres, following Madrid's announcement of its intention to deport the migrants who arrived in July via the border with Morocco.

The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several highly sensitive sites

Former City of Cape Town councillor Thembinkosi Mjuza&#x2019s task as the latest DA recruit is to win the ward he won under an ANC banner five years ago.

Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s wishes.

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa says it will not allow any party or independent candidate who missed last Friday&#x2019s deadline to make any additions to its list of nominated candidates.

The impeachment committee rescinded its decision to nominate Advocate Thandazani Madonsela, SC, as the evidence leader of its impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over Phala Phala.

The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng has named its mayoral candidates, with former party MP Willie Spies set to run in the City of Tshwane.

A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.

Captain Ibrahim Traore said he intends remaining the country's only leader, threatening to deal harshly with dissent.