Ruto unveils budget cuts and borrowing plans after Kenya tax protests
In the wake of violent protests over tax hikes, which left 39 dead, Kenyan president William Ruto has unveiled plans for borrowing and spending cuts to manage the budget deficit and support critical services.
Africa’s renewable energy boom: Solar power leading the charge
Africa is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in renewable energy
Sahara more dangerous than Mediterranean for migrants — UN
The UN calls for immediate action to address the growing crisis of migrant abuse on land routes across Africa.
Tanzanian artist jailed for burning president’s picture
Tough laws against spreading “fake news” were enacted in Tanzania in 2018, which critics claim suppress freedom of expression
UN reports 4.5 million people uprooted internally in Ethiopia
With 4.5 million people uprooted, the Somali, Oromia, and Tigray regions face the brunt of the conflict.
UN: 4.5M internally displaced in Ethiopia as of June
Displacement is primarily due to conflicts persisting in northern and central regions of the country, coupled with climatic conditions, says UNOCHA
Nearly 90 dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania
A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, leaving nearly 90 dead and dozens missing, highlighting the perils of the Atlantic route for those seeking to reach Europe.
Tanzania’s Gombe chimpanzee colony faces extinction
Once thriving, the chimpanzee colony in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, faces extinction due to habitat loss.
Abiy accuses Ethiopian rights body of foreign influence
The EHRC is set to release its annual report and its head, Daniel Bekele, nears the end of his term.
Rwandan president blames ‘outsiders’ for hindering progress
‘They are just words on the internet, or statements somewhere from different high offices, with no power over us at all’
Botswana urges faster progress on Trans-Kalahari Railway
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi, in meeting with his Namibian counterpart Nangolo Mbumba emphasizes need for immediate action to address any project constraints
Ghanaian chef accused of faking Guinness World records attempt
Smith claimed to have cooked continuously for 802 hours and 25 minutes, surpassing a month-long mark
Kenya’s Ruto spoke with IMF chief following tax hike rollback
The tax hikes, integral to policy reforms under Kenya’s IMF lending program worth $3.6 billion, were withdrawn last week
Tunisia arrests opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi
Lotfi Mraihi who declared intention to run in upcoming presidential elections, was arrested over suspicion of money laundering
Exploring Africa’s diverse road terrains: From deserts to rainforests
Africa’s roadways offer some of the most diverse and breathtaking driving experiences in the world
ICJ permits 7 states to intervene in Gambia’s genocide case
Court’s order unanimously accepts interventions, allowing states to contribute to proceedings with their perspectives on interpretation of Genocide Convention’s provisions
Body of irregular migrant found off coast of northwest Libya
The body of an irregular migrant was found Wednesday off the coast of the city of Surman in northwest Libya. The Libyan Red Crescent Society’s Surman branch said in a statement that the body was discovered on the city’s shoreline in collaboration with Surman’s security forces. No information has been shared on the identity or nationality of the migrant. In the neighboring city of Sabratha, Red Crescent teams also recovered the bodies of 10 migrants from waters off the coast between May 12 to18. Libya is viewed as a departure point for irregular migrants attempting to reach Europe via illegal routes across the Mediterranean.
Egypt swears in new Cabinet amid mounting economic challenges
Egypt’s new Cabinet was sworn in in Cairo on Wednesday as the country faced an ailing economy and raging conflicts in neighbouring nations.
Kenyan police patrol Haitian capital
The streets of Port-au-Prince were patrolled by Kenyan police officers on Wednesday, equipped with body armour and automatic weapons.
DR Congo sentences 25 soldiers to death for fleeing rebels
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers were sentenced to death following a one-day trial for allegedly deserting their posts during clashes with M23 rebels.
Ex-world champion Jacques Freitag found dead in South Africa
South African high jump legend Jacques Freitag has been found dead. The cause of death is reported to be gunshot wounds.
House fire in Guinea kills 10, including pregnant woman
A house fire in Conakry, Guinea, killed 10 people, including a pregnant woman, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.
Over 20 civilians killed by militants in central Mali attack
The attack, which targeted a village in the Dogon country, raises concerns about ongoing violence in the Sahel region.
Kenyan president orders review of MPs’ pay rise amid outcry
Citizens questioned the rationale behind raising politicians’ salaries, including those of governors, during a financial crisis
S Africa’s new cabinet inaugurated under government of national unity
Political analyst Andre Duvenhage says ‘Cabinet is far too big compared to other countries,’ but it accommodates ‘different people for stability’
Chad Rangers protect elephants despite limited resources
Rangers in Chad’s Zah Soo National Park successfully protect elephants despite limited resources, while facing challenges in balancing wildlife conservation with local needs.
Israel’s minister calls for reoccupation of Egypt’s Sinai peninsula
Israeli minister Amichai Eliyahu supports the expansion of Israeli sovereignty to include the Sinai peninsula, southern Lebanon, and Jordan, sparking tension with Egypt.