The RSF leader also took aim at al-Burhan’s recent address at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, accusing the general of using “hollow rhetoric filled with lies and baseless claims”

The charges are related to ballot signature forgery as he prepares for the October election.

Save the Children warns of a humanitarian crisis in West Africa as severe flooding has left millions without homes and food.

Blue Forest will plant 200 million trees over 60 years to revitalize the coastline and combat climate change.

A devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, a boarding school in Nyeri, Kenya, claimed the lives of 17 boys in the early hours of Friday. The blaze ripped through a dormitory while the students were sleeping, police confirmed. Local broadcaster Citizen Television reported that the victims were burnt beyond recognition. The incident occurred at the primary school, located roughly 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. “We have lost 17 pupils in the fire incident while 14 are injured,” police spokesperson Resila Onyango stated. “Our team is at the scene at the moment.” According to government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, the boys were in grades 4 to 8, placing their ages between 9 and 13. The dormitory housed 156 students at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki visited the school and assured the public of a thorough investigation. “All relevant government agencies have been deployed to seek the truth on what caused the fire leading to the loss and injury of so many young souls,” he said. Kindiki also vowed accountability for those responsible, adding that “the government assures full accountability for all whose action or inaction contributed to this tremendous loss.” His remarks were echoed by President William Ruto, who ordered authorities to fully investigate the “horrific incident” and hold the perpetrators accountable. Authorities have cordoned off the school, and crime scene investigators are working to determine the fire’s cause. Calls made to the school’s main phone line by Reuters went unanswered. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Education, confirmed the school has 824 students, including 422 girls. Of the girls, 160 are boarders while the rest attend as day scholars. Kenya has experienced similar tragedies in the past, many of which were later attributed to arson. In 2017, nine students died in a fire at a Nairobi school, and a 2001 dormitory fire at Kyanguli Secondary School outside Nairobi killed 58 boys. Another incident in 2012 saw eight students lose their lives in Homa Bay County. The government has pledged to find the truth behind this latest tragedy and prevent future occurrences.

Mali’s president meets with leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger in Beijing

Cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animals, continue to amaze wildlife enthusiasts

The refusal of Tunisia’s electoral commission to follow court rulings on presidential candidates has prompted widespread criticism.

Rwandan court has sentenced a 75-year-old man to 20 years in prison for his role in facilitating the 1994 genocide.

The Turkish ambassador highlighted Ankara’s trusted position among Sudan’s key actors.

Though African literary works, authors attract global attention, gaining acceptance in West has been challenging, academics tell media

Police say Rebecca Cheptegei, who recently competed at Paris Olympics, was doused with petrol and set ablaze on Sunday during dispute with her partner Dickson Ndiema Marangach

The junta has been accused of human rights abuses and has faced international condemnation.

Daniel Mthimkhulu, once the chief engineer at South Africa’s state-owned Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fabricating his qualifications. Mthimkhulu, who joined Prasa in 2000, quickly climbed the ranks to head its engineering department, earning an annual salary of about 2.8 million rand ($156,000; £119,000). Mthimkhulu, 49, falsely claimed to hold several mechanical engineering degrees, including a qualification from South Africa’s prestigious University of the Witwatersrand and a doctorate from a German university. However, a Johannesburg court heard that he had only completed high school. “The sentence sends a strong message that the perpetrators of white-collar crime will not go unpunished,” said Phindi Mjonondwane, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Mthimkhulu’s deceit came to light in 2015, leading to his arrest. His fabricated qualifications and forged job offer from a German company enabled him to secure a pay rise at Prasa. He also played a key role in a 600 million rand deal to purchase new trains from Spain, which turned out to be unusable in South Africa because they were too tall. “The court took into account the seriousness of the fraud, the significant financial loss to Prasa, and Mthimkhulu’s betrayal of his employer’s trust,” Mjonondwane added. In a 2019 interview with eNCA, Mthimkhulu admitted he did not have a PhD, saying, “I failed to correct the perception that I have it. I just became comfortable with the title.” South Africa’s elite police unit, the Hawks, which was involved in the investigation, hailed the sentence. Lt-Gen Seswantsho Godfrey Lebeya, head of the Hawks, said, “This should serve as a lesson to would-be fraudsters that crime doesn’t pay.” The case is part of broader efforts to tackle corruption in South Africa, with some linking it to the widespread “state capture” corruption during Jacob Zuma’s presidency (2009-2018). The news sparked reactions on social media, with many emphasizing the need for stricter qualification verification processes. Mthimkhulu is reportedly planning to appeal the sentence.

The National Theatre in Lagos, stands as a symbol of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage

The Mpox outbreak continues to ravage eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with patients at a Kamituga clinic anxiously awaiting vaccines. The country is set to receive its first shipment of Mpox vaccine doses on Thursday, followed by another on Saturday, according to officials. The situation is dire, with harrowing images of patients suffering from painful lesions. Richard Songa, a patient at Alima hospital, described his critical condition upon arrival and his hope for recovery with the new vaccines. “This disease is very dangerous and risks killing people,” he said, emphasizing the importance of vaccination. Dr. Fiston Nepa from Alima clinic noted that most patients are adults due to the more transmissible clade 1b, which spreads primarily through sexual contact. The first batch of vaccines is expected to arrive in Kinshasa, but the eastern Congo hotspot is still waiting. The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on August 14, with over 18,000 suspected cases and 629 deaths reported in Congo. Mpox, related to Smallpox, often presents with milder symptoms but can cause severe sores and blisters. The virus spreads through close skin-to-skin contact. The WHO plans to distribute around 230,000 vaccines soon and is launching educational campaigns to curb the outbreak.

Nigerians are grappling with a severe fuel crisis, marked by chronic shortages and soaring petrol prices. Despite being a major oil producer, Nigeria depends on imported petroleum due to inadequate refining capacity. The state-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) offers the lowest fuel prices, but when NNPC raises its rates, private stations follow suit. Currently, petrol prices range from $0.56 per liter at NNPC stations to $0.74 or more at independent garages. With many households and vehicles relying on petrol and diesel for power due to unreliable electricity, the ongoing fuel shortages are worsening the cost-of-living crisis. This situation follows government reforms aimed at ending fuel subsidies and floating the currency, which have already led to a significant rise in inflation.

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A boat carrying 32 migrants capsized off the Libyan coast Tuesday, leaving one dead and 22 missing, according to Libyan authorities. The coast guard in Tobruk rescued nine survivors who were taken to a local port and hospital. The boat, which departed from Bab al-Zaitoun near Tobruk, sank after its engine failed, as reported by local aid group Abreen. The migrants were from Egypt and Syria. Libya, a major transit point for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty, has seen repeated maritime tragedies. In December, 61 migrants drowned near Zuwara. The ongoing chaos in Libya, exacerbated by the 2011 NATO-backed uprising, has enabled human traffickers to exploit migrants, leading to numerous deaths and disappearances. The International Organization for Migration reported 434 deaths and 611 missing migrants off Libya in the past eight months, with over 14,100 intercepted and returned. Those returned face harsh conditions in detention centers, including forced labor and abuse.

The iconic building, dating back to the 19th century, was completely destroyed by the torrential rains.

Malawi is facing a severe power crisis that has disrupted the delivery of health services in public hospitals.

Kenya’s Maasai pastoralists, known for their reliance on cattle, are turning to fish farming as a means of survival amidst a devastating drought.

Guinea has confirmed its first case of mpox, joining other countries in the region experiencing outbreaks of the virus.

‘We are calling on the government to address this as soon as possible otherwise it is going to lead to loss of lives,’ head of consumer body tells Anadolu