Sports and culture minister has said the country is ready to host the continental tournament from January 16-February 7. Read more »
At least 75 people had been killed in recent weeks while protesting an urban renewal plan in the Oromo region surrounding the capital, Addis Ababa, according to Human Rights Watch. Read more »
Kenyans on social media ruthlessly hit out at the gospel singer, with many making fun of his interpretation of the hit single. Read more »
There is a dispute over the number of people who died in Djibouti when civilians clashed with the police at a religious celebration. The opposition said 19 had died, while the ... Read more »
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants shot at the bus before boarding and demanding Muslims separate from non-Muslims. Read more »
An Air France passenger jet flying from Mauritius to France was forced to land in Mombasa after a flight attendant found a package in an aircraft toilet which looked like a bomb. Read more »
The constitution now allows President Paul Kagame to stand for another term of seven years and two more after that. Read more »
The 9.3 ton statue of Abune Petros, the Ethiopian Bishop martyred during the Italian occupation, will return to Menelik Square. Read more »
President James Michel has been sworn in for what will be his third term in office, while the opposition has reportedly rejected the results and requested a recount of the votes. Read more »
Clint 'Maximus' Breithaupt has said that he was taken by surprise when he heard his work had been nominated in the 58th Grammy Awards in the best remixer category. Read more »
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