Morocco jails 7 in French tycoon sex case
A Moroccan court jails seven people accused of aiding French tycoon Jacques Bouthier in a sexual abuse and trafficking case.
ISIS-linked rebels kill 5 in DR Congo attack
Locals are calling for more troops to fight the rebels.
Ruto taps foreign minister to fill all cabinet roles amid Kenya crisis
William Ruto, the Kenyan president, named his foreign minister as acting cabinet secretary for all ministries after violent protests over tax hikes led to the dismissal of most of his cabinet.
Sudan’s General Burhan, Iran collaboration continues despite port row
Efforts by Sudanese Islamist leaders with connections to Iran to mediate an agreement have not succeeded
ANC disciplines Zuma for supporting rival MK in May elections
Jacob Zuma faces disciplinary action from the ANC for campaigning for the MK party in the May elections, with potential expulsion from the ruling party.
Egypt secures gas, halts disruptive power cuts
Egypt will stop summer power cuts due to receiving natural gas shipments, ending a nationwide energy crisis.
Guinea lawyers strike over military crackdown
The country’s bar association condemned what it termed as “arbitrary arrests” and the clandestine detention of citizens
Lake Malawi: A biodiversity haven with world’s most diverse fish species
Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa, is a natural wonder that boasts the highest number of fish species
At least 5 killed in northern Kenya gold mine collapse
The incident took place at the Hillo subsistence gold mine near the Ethiopian border
Uganda thanks TIKA for development support
Turkey has proven its friendship towards Uganda on many occasions through TIKA, minister says
UAE has lifted the visa ban on Nigerians in 2022
The United Arab Emirates has lifted a 21-month-long visa ban on Nigerians.
12 killed in armed attack in Nigeria’s Benue state
Gunmen usually target villages, schools and travelers in the north of the country and demand ransom.
Egypt, France discuss efforts to prevent escalation in Middle East
Egyptian, French presidents exchange views on regional and international issues, with particular focus on developments in Gaza Strip
DRC: At least 70 dead in militia attack
The attackers were identified as members of the Mobondo militia, which portrays itself as the defender of the Yaka people.
Guinea lawyers strike over arrests
Tensions rise in Guinea as lawyers strike against the arrest of activists.
Sudan aid groups urged to step up amidst war
As war rages in Sudan, Doctors Without Borders urges UN and aid groups to increase support.
Sahara Desert dust enriches African and Amazonian ecosystems
Recent studies have highlighted the desert’s role as a major source of mineral dust
Nigeria Binance money laundering trial delayed until October
A sick executive and missing medical documents lead to delays in the money laundering case.
General Burhan skips UN-brokered Sudan ceasefire talks
Only the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attended the initial session, as confirmed by the U.N.
Kenya sends 200 more policemen to tackle Haiti violence
Contingent departs Nairobi to join UN-backed mission, bringing total number of police officers to 600
WHO urges immediate access in Sudan to prevent health disaster
Urgent action, cease-fire needed to contain ‘unfolding humanitarian catastrophe,’ says WHO representative
Militia ambush kills 5 in Somalia, seizes weapons
The attack, which saw heavy weapons stolen, raises concerns about the lifted UN arms embargo and its potential to empower al-Shabaab.
Crew of capsized oil tanker off Oman still missing, report
The “Prestige Falcon” is a 117-meter-long oil products tanker built in 2007, typically used for short coastal voyages
Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas amid ongoing unrest
Protests, initially sparked by proposed tax hikes, have continued despite Ruto withdrawing $2.7 billion in tax increases and firing nearly his entire cabinet
Kagame wins 4th term in landslide Rwanda presidential election
Kagame, who 1st assumed power in 2000, secures over 99% of votes in Monday polls amid promises of development and security
Gambia maintains its prohibition on female genital cutting
Activists and human rights groups expressed relief after the bill was rejected.
Kenyan confesses to killing 42 Women, including wife
The bodies of nine individuals, determined to have died at different times, were found in the Mukuru area of Nairobi