Kenya floods displace thousands, death toll reaches 277
Floods devastate Kenya, leaving hundreds dead and displacing thousands. Schools reopen partially, but damage persists.
Opposition leader challenges Chad’s presidential election results
Opposition leader Succès Masra challenges Chad’s presidential election results, alleging manipulation and seeking review by the constitutional council.
Judge halts UK asylum seeker deportation to Rwanda in N Ireland
A Northern Ireland court ruling blocks the UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, citing human rights concerns and incompatibility with the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.
Ethiopia’s rich coffee legacy: From legend to phenomenon
Africa, the birthplace of coffee, continues to be celebrated for its rich history
Guinea stadium massacre trial eyes for crimes against humanity
Lawyers for victims in the 2009 Guinea massacre trial argue the charges should be reclassified as crimes against humanity during closing arguments.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa denies power cuts pause tied to election
With elections looming, South Africa debates the reasons behind the end to power cuts.
Libya seizes major gold haul, officials probed in smuggling
Libyan authorities arrested customs officials who tried to smuggle out 26 tonnes of gold worth nearly $1.9 billion, highlighting the country’s gold trafficking problem.
Tunisia braces for protests wave after lawyer arrest
Tunisian lawyers launched a nationwide strike in protest of a lawyer’s arrest for critical comments, raising concerns about free speech under President Saied.
UN relief chief warns Sudan nearing tipping point
‘We have told all parties how they should protect civilians from this carnage,’ says Martin Griffiths
Kidnapped Nigerian university students rescued
Nigerian security forces have rescued students kidnapped from a university in northern Kogi state, along with other victims held by the abductors.
Rwanda denies blame for Burundi grenade attacks that injured dozens
Burundi has accused Rwanda of backing rebels behind last week’s explosions in Bujumbura
Britain’s Prince Harry ends 3-day Nigeria visit on high note
Visit to uplift spirit, boost morale of wounded servicemen, says Duke of Sussex
Niger: Benin’s blockade of its oil exports violates trade agreements
A 2,000 kilometre-long Chinese-built pipeline links Niger’s Agadem oil field to Benin’s port in the capital.
CAR: Displaced people receiving assistance to move out of camps
There are currently about 500,000 IDPs in the Central African Republic, accounting for over 8 per cent of the population.
Hundreds protest in Tunisia to demand a date for fair presidential elections
The protest comes amid an economic and political crisis and a wave of arrests targeting journalists, lawyers, activists and opponents.
From desert sands to verdant rainforests in Africa
Africa offers a kaleidoscope of landscapes waiting to be explored
South Africa asks ICJ to order Israel to withdraw from Gaza’s Rafah
South Africa also asked the court to order that Israel allow unimpeded access to Gaza for UN officials.
Man found alive 116 hours after South Africa building collapse
A man has been found alive in the rubble nearly five days after a deadly building collapse in the South African city of George.
Mali national dialogue recommends junta rule extension
A recent national dialogue in Mali concluded with recommendations supporting the extension of military rule for several more years.
Life on the water: Exploring Africa’s floating villages
These floating villages offer a glimpse into a way of life that is intimately connected to the water
Nigeria’s Senate proposes death penalty for drug trafficking
Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday, May 9 proposed tougher penalties for drug trafficking, suggesting death penalty as the new maximum punishment.
Eastern Congo hit by unprecedented floods
Heavy rains in eastern Congo led to floods, affecting over 470,000 people, according to the World Food Program.
Tunisian court probes political commentator over TV remarks
Legal probe initiated as Sonia Dahmani faces court action for her critical comments about Tunisia’s political landscape on television.
Senegal probes Boeing jet incident at Dakar airport
A Boeing 737-300 operated by Air Senegal veered off the runway at Dakar Airport, injuring 11 people.
Mali dialogue backs extended military rule, Goita’s candidacy
Mali’s national dialogue, boycotted by the opposition, recommends extending military rule for several years with junta leader Goita as a potential presidential candidate.
Chaos erupts in Chad as Mahamat Idriss Deby wins election
Dozens were injured in Chad, some severely, during celebratory gunfire following interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s declared election win, amid contested results and concerns over transparency.
Shop wall collapse in South Africa leaves 5 dead, dozens injured
Five people died and more than a dozen were injured in a shop wall collapse in eastern South Africa, the second such incident in the country this week.