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.
UN expresses ‘deep concern’ over human rights violations in Libya
‘It is critical to advance national reconciliation and transitional justice,’ says deputy head of UN Support Mission in Libya
Ugandan designer ‘depressed’ after dreadlocks cut in jail
The arrest has sparked outcry on social media under the hashtag “#FreeLatif”
Okavango Delta: Botswana’s biodiversity gem
The Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta in Botswana, stands as one of the most biodiverse regions in Africa
Toll of Egyptians dead during Hajj climbs to 530 amid extreme heat
Egypt’s foreign and emigration ministries are cooperating with Saudi officials to search for the missing and address casualty reports
US donates $37M to World Food Programme for Kenyan refugees
Refugees surviving on less than half of minimum food required for healthy life over past 2 months due to chronic funding shortfalls, according to WFP
Nigeria vaccinates 7M girls against cervical cancer
‘It’s a major breakthrough in girls’ health in Nigeria,’ official says
12 killed in armed attacks in Nigeria
In armed attacks in Nigeria’s Benue and Kaduna states, 12 people have lost their lives.
ICESCO urges global community to support all refugees
Organization calls for greater solidarity and humanitarian efforts to preserve refugees’ dignity ahead of World Refugee Day
Flooding affects DRC-Burundi border areas
Congolese and Burundian people are navigating a flooded 4km stretch of road by Lake Tanganyika, using tractors and canoes to reach the Kamvinvira border
Guinea media bosses deny bribery allegations
Two media regulators in Guinea, who accused media bosses of being bribed by the junta, are on trial for defamation after apologizing for unsubstantiated claims.
Insurgents settle in Nigeria after crossing from Benin
Armed groups linked to al Qaeda have settled in Nigeria’s Kainji lake national park, increasing security threats and endangering local wildlife and communities.
Nigeria: 80 terrorists were neutralized.
Nigeria has been combating armed gangs as well as terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP in various regions of the country in recent times.
Zuma’s MK party prepares to lead South Africa’s opposition allianc...
South Africa continues to grapple with severe challenges, including high unemployment rates, inequality, and pervasive violent crime.
Guinea-Bissau closes border after clashes in Senegal
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau ordered the partial closure of the border with Senegal after deadly clashes between two Muslim communities.
Libya delays Ras Ajdir border reopening with Tunisia
Crossing open for urgent, diplomatic situations
Renewed clashes with M23 rebels leave civilians dead in the DRC
After a two-week lull, fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo forces erupts again near Kanyabayonga.
Ramaphosa begins new term with multi-party government
The inauguration ceremony in Pretoria featured African heads of state and dignitaries, including representatives from Cuba
Amnesty accuses Egypt of unlawful deportation of Sudanese refugees
Arrests began in September 2023, with plainclothes police targeting Black individuals without valid identification in Cairo, Giza, and Aswan
Earth’s largest impact crater in South Africa
The Vredefort Crater, located in South Africa, holds the title of the largest verified impact crater on Earth
Deadly fire at Chad ammo depot causes explosions and casualties
A massive fire at a military depot in N’Djamena has sent shockwaves through the city.
US citizens allege torture in DRC, question military court jurisdiction
An American on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo for an alleged coup attempt claims he was tortured by security forces during his arrest.
Niger insurgents target oil pipeline, disrupt exports to Benin
An armed group opposed to Niger’s military junta attacked a key oil pipeline, threatening further disruptions to exports already strained by a border dispute with Benin.
Senegalese president Faye to visit France for global vaccine forum
President Faye of Senegal is set to participate in the global forum for vaccine sovereignty and innovation in France, with a meeting scheduled with french president Macron to discuss bilateral relations.
UN warns of spiraling chaos and imminent famine in Sudan
El Fasher witnessing ‘unrestrained and indiscriminate violence with little regard for tremendous misery and suffering caused,’ says official
Kenya cancels bread tax amid protests and tear gas
President William Ruto, who has been in office since 2022, initially aimed to address Kenya’s substantial national debt through various new taxes