British runner completes 16,000 km African odyssey
British runner Russ Cook finishes a year-long journey running the entire length of Africa (16,000km across 16 countries) raising money for charity.
Dozens dead in overloaded ferry sinks in Mozambique
A ferry overloaded with people fleeing a cholera outbreak sank off the coast of Mozambique, leaving over 90 dead according to the BBC.
IMF: We are working on ways to support drought-hit African countries
East Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years, impacting more than 29 million people. T
Sahrawi denounces France’s plan to fund projects in disputed region
Western Sahara denounces France’s plan to fund projects in disputed region
The world ‘failed us all’ says Rwanda’s Kagame
Rwanda’s ethnic composition remains largely unchanged since 1994, with a Hutu majority.
International partnerships crucial for Africa
Collaboration with international partners has emerged as a linchpin for progress in Africa
First food aid in months reaches war-wracked Darfur
The WFP says 18 million people are facing acute hunger, 90% of them in hard-to-reach areas.
Morocco opens Ivory Coast’s largest mosque
Muslims make up around 40 percent of the population in Ivory coast, and are concentrated in the country’s north.
Senegal new government promised radical reforms
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled his government made up of 25 ministers and 5 junior inisters. President Bassirou Diomaye approved the cabinet list.
Sierra Leone declares emergency over drug abuse
President Bio said a taskforce would be set up to implement a multi-pronged strategy to combat drug and substance abuse.
7 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
Since 2015, the organization has also carried out attacks in Cameroon, Chad and Niger, the country’s border neighbors.
Africa’s progresses marred by persistent challenges
The benefits of Africa’s economic growth have not been uniformly distributed
African nations advance transparent elections, Ghana sets standard
Ghana’s peaceful and transparent elections in 2020 stand out as a beacon of democracy. What will happen in 2024?
Senegal marks 64 years of independence
President Faye conducted the troop review before greeting the heads of the country’s institutions.
Angola’s ex-leader’s son acquitted
Angola’s constitutional court throws out the embezzlement conviction of Jose Filomeno dos Santos, son of the former president.
Women rights activists react to DRC first female PM
Women rights activists in the DR Congo have congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi for appointing Judith Suminwa as the first female prime minister in their country.
Algeria president’s early election move stirs political frenzy
Algeria’s President Tebboune’s surprise announcement of early elections has sparked speculation and political fervor.
Bomb blast kills aid workers in Somalia’s Mogadishu
Somalia grapples with renewed violence as a bomb blast in Mogadishu leaves aid workers dead.
Niger dissolves local councils, installs military control
Niger’s military government, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has dissolved all local councils elected in 2020.
Turkish Embassy distributes food aid to South Sudan
Turkish aid agencies active in South Sudan, reaching out to those in need, says Turkish envoy
South African footballer Luke Fleurs killed in Johannesburg carjacking
Police sources say 24-year-old defender for Kaizer Chiefs shot at gas station in Honeydew suburb
Australian aid worker’s family supports war crimes investigation
Family of Zomi Frankcom, who was killed in Israeli strike early this week in Gaza, describes Israel’s response as ‘disappointing,’ say media reports
Africa’s historic trading empires: Pillars of global commerce
Africa has been a vibrant hub of trade and commerce, fostering powerful empires
SA parliament speaker resigns over corruption probe
Ms Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts during her time as defence minister.
Pope Francis prays for volunteers killed in Gaza
The number of volunteers killed in the Palestinian enclave is now around 200. the deadliest ever crisis for humanitairian workers.
Togo in limbo: Elections postponed amid tensions over reform
Togo’s government delays elections after a controversial constitutional reform raises concerns about President Gnassingbé’s potential to extend his rule.
South Africa to phase out captive-bred lion hunting
Conservation groups celebrate a major victory as South Africa outlaws captive lion breeding for hunting purposes.