Africa’s abundant coastline: A defining geographical feature
Africa’s coastline stretches over 30,000 kilometers
African Land Forces summit commences in Zambia
Over 500 delegates from 40 African countries, Europe and the Americas discuss complex security challenges affecting host continent
Protests against US military presence in Niger continue
Hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday in Northern Niger calling for the immediate departure of the 1,000 American troops based there.
Mali: More than 110 civilians kidnapped
An elected official from Bandiagara, who asked to remain anonymous for security reasons, says the buses and passengers are still being held captive.
UN experts raise alarm over UK’s deportation policy to Rwanda
The UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda raises human rights concerns according to UN experts.
UK: MPs again reject latest Lords amendment on Rwanda bill
Some 305 MPs voted to scrap amendments while 234 of them voted to keep them
Heavy rains and floods paralyze Nairobi, death toll rises in Kenya
Vehicles were stranded in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, as the devastating toll of heavy rains and floods in Kenya continues to mount.
Sandstorm cripples Eastern Libya, closing airports
A massive sandstorm wreaks havoc in eastern Libya, shutting down airports, schools, and public administration.
Africa’s legacy of resistance: A history of courage and resilience
Africa’s narrative is also a saga of colonialism and resistance
Taliban wants to send a representative to Islamic summit in Gambia
Afghan interim deputy prime minister for administrative affairs highlights interim government’s desire to foster good relations with OIC member countries
Women’s-only world record, Kenyan double victory
Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir set Sunday a world record for a women-only marathon as she won the London Marathon.
Egypt, UN reiterate necessity of ending Israeli ‘violations’
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese meet in Cairo
Malaria cases in Zambia up 37% in 2023
Country has distributed more than 11.6 million insecticide treated mosquito nets across the country, says health minister.
Kenya: Nation in honoring defense chief killed in helicopter crash
East African nation mourns as Gen. Francis Ogolla is laid to rest
Taliban to send representative to OIC summit in Gambia
Afghanistan’s Taliban government aims to attend the OIC Summit in Gambia, emphasizing collaboration on Islamic world issues.
Jersey dispute halts Morocco-Algerian clubs’ African Cup clash
USM Alger vs Renaissance Berkane African Cup clash cancelled over jersey dispute involving a map of Western Sahara.
Protesters in Niger demand US troop withdrawal
Calls escalate for US troop withdrawal in Niger amidst growing protests against the American military presence.
Africa’s economic rise: A continent on the brink of powerhouse status
Africa is experiencing a remarkable economic transformation
Nigeria’s crude oil output goes down again in March
OPEC data show that Nigeria’s average daily production dropped to 1.2 million barrels, from 1.3 in February.
Overloaded river boat in Central Africa capsizes: 58 dead
At least 58 people tragically died after an overloaded river boat capsized during a funeral in Bangui, Central African Republic.
Sierra Leone torch $200,000 of narcotics amid drug crisis
In response to a national drug emergency, Sierra Leone destroys $200,000 worth of narcotics, including kush
UN officials warn of new front in Sudan conflict
UN warns of escalating conflict in Sudan’s El-Fasher region, posing immediate danger to civilians and risking further violence.
Innovative solutions emerge as African cities battle surging waste
A wave of social enterprises and initiatives is harnessing innovation to tackle the waste problem
UN: West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor
Cocaine is the most seized drug in the Sahel after cannabis resin, the report said
WHO approves new cholera vaccine
The depletion of the global vaccine stockpile has left poorer countries, including several in Africa, scrambling to contain epidemics.
Egypt: Partners doing everything to reach cease-fire in Gaza
Sameh Shoukry says countries in region deserve peace, security, stability, should live in harmony, cooperation
Togo approves amendments linked to presidential term limits
Togo lawmakers pass amendments linked to presidential term limits, triggering opposition outcry and concerns of extended rule under President Faure Gnassingbe.