Egypt opening new page in relations with Turkey, says president
Egypt eyes $15B in trade with Türkiye, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi says at joint news conference with Turkish counterpart
DRC women protests, demanding peace after years of war
Hundreds gather in Kinshasa to call for peace in DR Congo’s war-torn east, urging action from Rwanda and the international community.
Senegal: Amnesty, dialogue eyed to ease election tensions
Senegal’s delayed vote fuels tension as opposition rejects the move and violence remains a threat.
African Union leader calls for Palestinian statehood
African Union demands swift global response to Israeli assaults on Gaza, advocating for Palestinian statehood.
Ghana fans demand football reform after early AFCON exit
Ghana football fans protest team’s poor performance, demand reforms and investigation into GFA.
Polish doctor rescued in Chad amid helicopter attack by kidnappers
Kidnappers in Chad engaged in gunfire with a helicopter attempting to rescue Dr. Aleksandra Kuligowska
Ex-Nigerian leader’s signature used to embezzle $6 million, says aide
The accused deny all allegations. Interpol’s cooperation is being sought to locate and return the suspects who have reportedly left Nigeria
African proverbs: Echoes of wisdom and heritage
Proverbs stand as timeless pillars, carrying the weight of centuries of wisdom
UNMISS affirms possibility of credible elections in S Sudan in 2024
According to a UNMISS Perception Survey, about 90% of respondents expressed the importance of elections and their intention to participate
Kenyan police re-arrest fugitive murder suspect who escaped custody
The suspect, awaiting a decision on extradition, was captured in Ngong, on the outskirts of the capital, following a five-day manhunt
UN: 5 million in Sudan at emergency hunger levels
$15M from UN Central Emergency Response Fund allocated to address ‘this worsening food crisis,’ says relief chief Griffiths
South Sudan appoints new UN ambassador
Adeng officially began her diplomatic tenure by presenting credentials to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday
DRC flares up as gov’t fights against M23 rebels near Sake
Ongoing conflict in eastern DRC as government forces clash with M23 rebels near strategic Sake town.
Dozens dead as two boats collide on the Congo River
Dozens of people are dead and several others are reported missing after two boats collided on the Congo River near Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ivory Coast rewards football team for their AFCON win
Celebrations for Ivory Coast’s football team continued on Tuesday as the country marked its victory in the Africa Cup of Nations.
UN backs Senegalese right to peaceful protest amid election unrest
UN and US voice concern over Senegal’s crisis, calling for peaceful resolution and swift elections.
President commits to on-time Tunisia polls with no date declaration
Tunisian President Kais Saied confirmed that the country’s next presidential elections will be held on time, but did not specify a date.
Zambian classrooms ring again as cholera declines
Zambia’s schools, delayed by a cholera outbreak, reopened confidently after a decline in cases, with preventive measures ensuring safety.
South Africa urges ICJ to stop Israel’s Rafah offensive
South Africa urges the UN court to act against Israel’s Rafah offensive in Gaza, fearing large-scale harm and destruction.
Exploring Africa’s diverse architectural heritage
Traditional architectural styles in Africa are deeply rooted in local environmental conditions
Internet shutdown in Senegal amidst widespread protests
Minister of Communications attributes last week’s violent protests over postponed polls to hate speech prevalent on social media platforms
Madagascar passes law to surgically castrate paedophiles
Madagascar law allowing castration of child rapists prompts criticism from rights groups
Egypt says committed to upholding peace treaty with Israel
US media say Cairo has threatened to suspend its peace deal with Israel over planned ground offensive in Rafah city
Deadly blast rocks Cameroon’s national youth day
The attack, believed to be orchestrated by separatist fighters, underscored the ongoing unrest in the country’s Anglophone regions and cast a shadow over the annual celebration
Monkey skulls in a suitcase from the DRC
A US Customs and Border Protection dog sniffed out something unusual in the luggage of a traveller returning from Africa: mummified monkeys.
South Africa deploys 2,900 troops to combat DRC rebels
Amidst rising conflict, South Africa sends troops to stabilize DR Congo’s eastern region threatened by M23 rebels.
Liberia in turmoil as new defence minister resigns as protests erupt
Liberia’s new Defence Minister Prince C. Johnson resigned after 10 days due to protests by soldiers’ wives demanding better pay, benefits.