Women’s rights activists and civil groups protested in Abuja, calling for Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s resignation over sexual harassment claims as police intervened with teargas, causing injuries.
Sexual harassment scandal sparks protests at Nigeria’s Senate Read More »
Deadly battles in multiple Sudanese cities have been worsening humanitarian conditions.
Heavy fighting underway in Sudan between Burhan-led forces, RSF Read More »
The freeze on US foreign aid, initiated by President Trump, poses a grave threat to public health efforts in Ivory Coast, especially the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, according to NGOs.
Humanitarian groups stress US aid freeze risks Ivory Coast’s health Read More »
Twelve victims of a deadly blast at a rally in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, were buried in a ceremony organized by the newly appointed rebel authorities.
Newly appointed rebel leaders in eastern Congo bury blast victims Read More »
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, praises Africa’s leadership in global health and partnerships with African institutions to advance science and policy.
WHO celebrates Africa’s leadership in health challenges Read More »
The plan aims to sideline Hamas, place the Palestinian Authority (PA) in control, and establish an internationally supervised trust fund.
Egypt proposes $53 billion Gaza rebuilding plan over five years Read More »
Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda, citing concerns over Kigali’s alleged support for the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo.
Berlin halts new aid to Rwanda amid eastern Congo tensions Read More »
Tanzania has received 18 white rhinos from South Africa in a conservation effort to reintroduce the species, which vanished from the country due to poaching in the 1970s.
White rhinos return to Tanzania after decades of absence Read More »
The UN has launched an appeal to raise $11.2 million to support Uganda’s response to a deadly Ebola outbreak exacerbated by cuts to U.S. foreign aid.
UN launches appeal to fund Uganda’s fight against the Ebola crisis Read More »
Seplat Energy plans to invest up to $320 million in new wells and infrastructure to boost oil output to 140,000 bpd following its acquisition of Exxon’s Nigerian assets.
Seplat Energy to invest $320 million as Exxon assets fuel growth Read More »
