Bangladesh thumps Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in T20 opener
In a one-sided contest, Bangladesh cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I.
Tunisia expels migrants, raising concerns about vulnerable people
Tunisian authorities expelled hundreds of migrants, including asylum seekers, from camps in Tunis, raising concerns about their treatment and destination.
UK expects first deportation flights to Rwanda in July
The UK government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda faces a new hurdle – a legal challenge from civil servants.
Military rule in Africa stifles press freedom, RSF reports
A new report by Reporters Without Borders reveals a concerning decline in press freedom across sub-Saharan Africa.
Soldiers face court-martial for airstrike killing 85 civilians in Nigeria
Decision made following report of 5-month investigation
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
The U.S. military plans to return to Chad within a month for talks about revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based.
Humanitarian crisis escalates in Northeastern Mali
The town of Ménaka has been under siege for four months, driving up the prices of food.
Protesters block coach taking Channel migrants to Bibby Stockholm
Protesters chant pro-immigration slogans including ‘Stop deportation’ as UK starts deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda
Nigerians queue for hours for petrol as prices soar
The fuel shortage has led to an increase in transportation costs in the country where many people rely on public transportation.
Fatuma Ahmed: Kenya’s first female Air Force commander
Kenya’s President William Ruto on Thursday appointed Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the first female commander of the air force.
Sao Tome seeking compensation from former colonizers
Sao Tome said it would demand compensation from Portugal for damage caused by colonialism.
US troops out, Russia in: Niger tilt away from West
Russia’s deployment of troops to an airbase in Niger, where a small number of US forces remain, highlights growing tensions between Washington and Moscow in the Sahel region.
Mali rebels unite under new coalition, seek independent Azawad
Mali’s main separatist groups form a new coalition, led by a pro-independence figure, aiming for the creation of an independent state called Azawad.
Africa’s majestic icon: Mount Kilimanjaro stands tall
Africa boasts its towering emblem of natural grandeur: Mount Kilimanjaro
Liberia creates war crimes court after decades of calls for justice
Liberia establishes a long-awaited war crimes court to deliver justice for atrocities committed during the country’s brutal civil wars.
Mauritania’s opposition leader to run in presidential election
Mauritania’s Tewassoul party enters the presidential race, nominating Hamadi Ould Sid’ El Moctar as its candidate for the June election, in a bid to challenge incumbent President Ghazouani.
ICRC drivers killed in south Darfur as violence grips Sudan
Two ICRC drivers were killed and three staff members injured in a brutal attack by gunmen in Sudan’s South Darfur.
Kenya, Tanzania prepare for cyclone Hidaya after deadly floods
East Africa grapples with the aftermath of deadly floods and landslides while bracing for Cyclone Hidaya, further threatening the region already displaced and in crisis.
Ghana welcomes home looted treasures after decades
Ghana exhibits looted treasures, including gold regalia and a royal chair, returned by British and American museums after decades of negotiations.
Botswana’s diamond industry gets boost amid global uncertainty
Botswana is the world’s second-largest producer of diamonds after Russia and is leading calls for the G7 traceability initiative to be revised.
Kenya: Flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed
Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes, the government and Red Cross said
Kenyan army kill 6 Al-Shabaab terrorists in counter-terror operation
Operation was coordinated effort between law enforcement and Kenyan military
UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda
British authorities have started detaining migrants as part of preparations to relocate them to Rwanda within the next nine to 11 weeks.
Low farmgate prices put strain on West African cocoa
A double whammy hits Ivory Coast and Ghana: a disappointing cocoa harvest and low farmgate prices for farmers despite the global price increase.
Kenya floods claim 179 lives, thousands displaced
90 individuals still missing, says government spokesperson
Africa’s rapidly growing economies drive demand for logistics
Africa is emerging as a hub of economic growth, with several countries experiencing rapid expansion
Kenya Airways stops flights to DR Congo amid row over detained staff
The airline said in a statement that with its employees in detention, it was unable to support flights to and out of Kinshasa, capital of the DR Congo.