Daily life in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, an East African country with a population exceeding 110 million
New South African MP suspended over racist video
His suspension comes after videos he made about 15 years ago, in which he is seen spewing racist language against black people, resurfaced online.
Niger floods kill 21, affect thousands
Heavy rains in Niger during the early days of the rainy season have caused deadly floods, displacing thousands and raising concerns about climate change.
President Rajoelina opens Antananarivo cable car to ease traffic
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar launches a cable car project in Antananarivo to ease traffic congestion and enhance city mobility.
South Sudan’s peace talks in Kenya fail to recognize 2018 deal
Vice president Riek Machar sent a protest letter to the mediator of the Kenya peace talks, expressing concerns that the draft agreement undermines South Sudan’s 2018 peace deal by proposing alternative institutions.
Sierra Leone bans child marriage in landmark move
The new law sets the minimum age for marriage at 18 and imposes penalties for violations.
Mali junta arrests opposition leaders in private meeting
Mali’s junta arrested opposition leaders during a private meeting, sparking accusations of silencing dissent and raising tensions in the country under military rule.
RSF captures West Kordofan capital El Fula
The RSF reported heavy casualties on the opposing side and the seizure of various military vehicles, weapons, and ammunition
ICC reveals arrest warrant for Sahel militant leader Iyad Ag Ghaly
The ICC has made public an arrest warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly, leader of JNIM, over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Timbuktu from 2012 to 2013.
Tunisian president fires religious affairs minister after hajj deaths
In response to the deaths of 49 Tunisian pilgrims during this year’s hajj, President Kais Saied has dismissed the minister of religious affairs.
Court nullifies Sanusi’s return in Nigeria’s Kano emir dispute
A legal battle over the Kano emirate heats up as a court nullifies the reappointment of Sanusi II.
Niger revokes French firm’s permit for uranium mine
Orano, which has operated in Niger for over 50 years, had been licensed to mine at Imouraren, located in northern Niger and holding an estimated 200,000 tonnes of uranium
Namibia court decriminalizes same-sex acts in landmark ruling
Although convictions under the laws on “sodomy” and “unnatural sexual offences” were rare, these laws perpetuated discrimination and fear among gay men
One dead, hundreds injured in Kenya protests against tax hike
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) confirmed the death of a 29-year-old man, allegedly shot by police
Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants
The researchers, whose findings were published in PLOS One, believe this behavior could guide the search for new medicines.
Giraffes’ distinctive patterns key to species monitoring
In the vast savannahs of East Africa, giraffes stand tall as iconic symbols of the region’s rich biodiversity
Kenya offers free E-Visa to Ghanaian travelers
The Kenyan government has started issuing Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) to Ghanaian travellers at no cost.
South Korea summons Russian ambassador amid diplomatic tensions
South Korea summoned Russia’s Ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the signing of a “comprehensive strategic partnership agreement” between Russia and North Korea.
American tourist killed by elephant in Zambia
64-year-old woman is second victim of wild animal attack this month
Kenya: More protests over controversial tax bill
Hundreds of Kenyans again took to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, and other cities across the country on Thursday.
UN rushes food aid to Sudan’s Darfur to stave off famine threat
The World Food Programme delivers much-needed food assistance to combat food insecurity in Sudan’s Darfur region.
Niger boots out French company from massive uranium mine
Niger’s military junta revokes French firm Orano’s license at the Imouraren uranium mine, one of the world’s biggest.
Africa boosts vaccine production with $1 billion
In response to COVID-19 vaccine inequalities, Macron and African leaders have started the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator.
Kenya Gen Z protests tax hike
Livestreamed demonstrations and clashes with police highlight growing anger over the cost of living crisis.
Congo oil permit threatens park, leads to clashes
The permit overlaps Conkouati-Douli National Park, home to endangered species and local communities.
Egypt forms unit to investigate 530 deaths in Mecca heatwave
Hundreds of pilgrims, especially unregistered ones, have died in Mecca’s scorching heat during Hajj.
Somalia seeks a delay in the AU troop pullout to fight terror groups
Facing ongoing threats from Al-Shabaab, Somalia requests the African Union to slow down troop withdrawal.