UN urges urgent steps for elections in South Sudan
UN calls for urgent elections in South Sudan amid political deadlock. Delays in voter registration, national census, and repatriation of the displaced pose challenges.
UN Libya envoy’s resignation highlights reconciliation failure
Analysts attribute the abrupt resignation of UN Special Envoy Abdoulaye Bathily to the failure of reconciliation efforts in Libya.
Saudi Arabia to host peace talks on Sudan war
Fresh peace talks on Sudan war set for Saudi Arabia within weeks, with US urging good-faith negotiations for a ceasefire.
SA users of Starlink will be cut off at the end of the month
Starlink stated that their internet access will cease on April 30 due to violation of its terms and conditions.
Zambia: Needs close to $1B in humanitarian recovery support
Hakainde Hichilema says aid critical in containing drought that has adversely affected around 9.8 million people
Senegal to host first Olympic event in Africa
Africa is anticipating the first-ever Youth Olympic Games to be hosted on the continent in 2026, in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
UN special envoy for Libya announces resignation
Abdoulaye Bathily says he submitted resignation to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Mali’s electricity crisis: Niger steps in for million litres of diesel
Niger’s intervention in Mali’s electricity crisis includes supplying 150 million litres of diesel to combat power shortages.
Sudan aid conference nets more than $2 billion
Macron announces over $2 billion in aid pledges for Sudan at a conference, condemning the conflict and expressing hope for the country’s future.
Africa’s economic boom: Urbanization, tech, and trade drive growth
Africa has emerged as a symbol of economic growth, attracting increasing investment from abroad
Armed groups kidnapped 1,680 students in Nigeria in decade
Estimated 60 school staff kidnapped, 14 killed in more than 70 attacks on schools, says UNICEF representative in Nigeria
South Africa’s president begins working state visit in Uganda
Visit comes months after South Africa sent troops under SADC to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight M23 rebels
ECOWAS delegation heads to Togo amid rising tensions
ECOWAS sends a delegation to Togo to address escalating tensions over a constitutional reform perceived as extending President Gnassingbe’s rule.
UK mulls to pass a bill sending migrants to Rwanda
British lawmakers debate the government’s plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda, with the bill expected to pass later this week.
African nations forge global educational links for cultural exchange
umerous African countries have emerged as vibrant hubs for global education exchange
Family raises concerns over Burundi journalist’s detention
The detention of a journalist in Burundi by the National Intelligence Service raises concerns over press freedom in the country.
Landslide in Congo kills 15, up to 60 missing
The disaster has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, and rescue teams are desperately searching for survivors.
Chad’s transitional president launches campaign for May election
Chad’s interim president begins campaign ahead of May election amid controversy and accusations of betrayal by opposition members.
Museum of the Bamoun Kings opens in Cameroon
The museum features artifacts, from weapons to musical instruments, and highlights the reign of King Ibrahim Njoya.
Competition for natural resources sparks violence across Africa
The battle for control over valuable natural resources has been a driving force behind numerous conflicts
Rwandan woman sentenced to life for genocide role
Life sentence for Rwandan woman found guilty of genocide-related charges, including murder and complicity in rape.
Kenya proposes treaty to ease Somalia-Ethiopia tensions
Kenya announced a proposal for a regional maritime treaty to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia.
Togo: Campaigns begin for upcoming elections
Electoral campaigns for the legislative and regional polls have begun in Togo.
Mali pressured by AU to outline post-coup transition plan
AU Chairman calls on Malian authorities to reconsider their decision and work on completing the transition process.
African diaspora: A driving force in shaping Africa’s culture
The African diaspora, has emerged as a potent force in molding Africa’s cultural identity
Togo security forces block opposition rally over reforms
Political tensions soar in Togo as security forces halt an opposition protest against a proposed constitutional reform.
Tensions rise as Fano militia plot uncovered in Ethiopia
Two suspected Fano militia members plotting an attack were killed by police in Addis Ababa, along with a civilian caught in the crossfire.