Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Libya

Flag carrier to have 3 flights per week between Tripoli, Istanbul

45 Killed After Bus Plunges Into Ravine In South Africa

One person was also seriously injured in the crash of the vehicle heading from Botswana to Moria in the north of the country, the ministry said in a statement.

Africa’s renewable energy surge

Numerous African nations are tapping into a diverse array of clean energy sources

Nigerian parents reunites with their captivity children

At least 1,400 students have been kidnapped from Nigerian schools since the 2014 .

At least 81 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmud accelerated the fight against the terrorist organization al-Shabaab after he took office in 2022.

Turkey donates medical equipment to South Sudanese students

The Turkish Embassy, in coordination with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), donated laboratory equipment.

Sierra Leone court-martial hands down sentence in coup plot case

Sierra Leone court-martial sentences Staff Sergeant Alhaji Koroma to 30 years in prison for his involvement in an attempted coup last November, marking the first conviction among 27 suspects.

Mali airstrike leaves 13 civilians dead — Amnesty

Amnesty International reports Malian drone strikes in the north killed 13 civilians, including 7 children, and demands an investigation.

US prepares troop exit plan as Niger cancels deal

Niger’s military junta terminated a 2012 cooperation agreement with the US, prompting discussions on US troop withdrawal and a potential increase in Russian military presence.

South Africa’s ANC takes legal action against opposition MK party

ANC takes legal action against MK party in South Africa, filing a court application to prevent name usage.

Togo activists demand halt to president’s power grab

Activists and opposition leaders in Togo protest against President Faure Gnassingbe’s bid to extend his rule through a new constitution.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins election with 54.28% of votes

Announcement was made by the National Vote Counting Commission, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape. 

Tunisia sentences 4 to death in 2013 opposition leader killing

Tunisia convicts four for the 2013 murder of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, but lingering questions and accusations threaten the country’s fragile democracy.

Senegal elects youngest president, China cheers

China congratulated Senegal’s newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and expressed interest in strengthening bilateral relations.

Russia and Mali forge closer counterterrorism alliance

The Kremlin announced that Putin and Goita reached an accord to enhance their collaboration in counterterrorism measures

13 people killed in Liberia gold mine collapse

Efforts are underway to locate several others who are still missing following the collapse

Africa’s legendary hospitality

Beyond food, African hospitality is expressed through heartfelt conversations

Ethiopian bank recovered 78% of funds caught in system glitch

March 16 glitch involved 25,761 customers in unauthorized transactions, putting around $14M at risk of theft

Senegal’s new president pledges to fight corruption

His manifesto promised to renegotiate Senegal’s oil and gas contract and introduce a new currency.

Kenyan health workers protest against government health policy

Kenya, a country with more than 50 million people, is grappling with a shortage of health care workers.

2 leaders of the Boko Haram surrendered in Nigeria

Boko Haram, which has been present in Nigeria since the early 2000s, has killed more than 20 thousand people

Arrested Tunisian journalist vows to expose corruption

A Tunisian journalist faces pre-trial detention and a potential prison sentence for threatening to expose corruption by government officials.

Observers hail Senegal election conducted by EU, ECOWAS

Observers from EU and ECOWAS laud Senegal’s presidential election for its smooth process, with 7.3 million voters participating.

US warns of famine as Sudan peace talks planned

A US envoy hopes Sudan’s warring generals will resume peace talks after Ramadan to prevent a wider regional war and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Niger ditches West, embraces Russia for cooperation

Niger’s military regime is strengthening security ties with Russia after a coup, turning away from Western partners in the fight against jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel region.

Zambia limits power as drought devastates agriculture

Zambia’s ongoing drought caused by El Niño has led to power shortages, threatening food security and prompting the government to seek solutions.

Togo shifts power: parliament now elects president

Togo’s new constitution allows President Faure Gnassingbe to potentially extend his rule by a year, sparking controversy over democratic backsliding.

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