Sudan aid groups urged to step up amidst war
As war rages in Sudan, Doctors Without Borders urges UN and aid groups to increase support.
Sahara Desert dust enriches African and Amazonian ecosystems
Recent studies have highlighted the desert’s role as a major source of mineral dust
Nigeria Binance money laundering trial delayed until October
A sick executive and missing medical documents lead to delays in the money laundering case.
General Burhan skips UN-brokered Sudan ceasefire talks
Only the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attended the initial session, as confirmed by the U.N.
Kenya sends 200 more policemen to tackle Haiti violence
Contingent departs Nairobi to join UN-backed mission, bringing total number of police officers to 600
WHO urges immediate access in Sudan to prevent health disaster
Urgent action, cease-fire needed to contain ‘unfolding humanitarian catastrophe,’ says WHO representative
Militia ambush kills 5 in Somalia, seizes weapons
The attack, which saw heavy weapons stolen, raises concerns about the lifted UN arms embargo and its potential to empower al-Shabaab.
Crew of capsized oil tanker off Oman still missing, report
The “Prestige Falcon” is a 117-meter-long oil products tanker built in 2007, typically used for short coastal voyages
Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas amid ongoing unrest
Protests, initially sparked by proposed tax hikes, have continued despite Ruto withdrawing $2.7 billion in tax increases and firing nearly his entire cabinet
Kagame wins 4th term in landslide Rwanda presidential election
Kagame, who 1st assumed power in 2000, secures over 99% of votes in Monday polls amid promises of development and security
Gambia maintains its prohibition on female genital cutting
Activists and human rights groups expressed relief after the bill was rejected.
Kenyan confesses to killing 42 Women, including wife
The bodies of nine individuals, determined to have died at different times, were found in the Mukuru area of Nairobi
Vote counting begins in Rwanda’s presidential election
Health workers in Ivory Coast began vaccinations against malaria, the leading cause of death of children in the country.
Eswatini jails pro-democracy MPs for 25, 18 years
Two Eswatini lawmakers are sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their role in pro-democracy protests.
Ivory Coast starts new malaria vaccine campaign for children
This three-dose vaccine offers hope in the fight against malaria, a disease that kills hundreds of thousands in Africa each year.
Six firefighters die battling South African bushfire
A deadly bushfire in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is suspected to be caused by poachers.
DRC army, militia clash leaves over 50 dead
Violence erupts in western DR Congo as government forces clash with the Mobondo militia group.
Visa issues resolved, travel between Nigeria, UAE restarts
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have resolved a visa and currency dispute, allowing Nigerians to travel to the UAE again with flights resuming in October.
Burhan’s SAF rejects peace, commits to ‘century-long’ fight
Despite peace initiatives by Saudi Arabia, the US, and the African Union, efforts to end the conflict have faltered due to SAF’s persistence on crucial issues
Iconic Acacia Tree: Symbol of resilience in African savannas
The acacia tree, with its distinctive flat-topped crown, stands as a symbol of resilience
Tunisia opposition leader hospitalized after 18-day hunger strike
The jailed deputy leader of Tunisia’s Ennahda movement was hospitalized after an 18-day hunger strike protesting his imprisonment.
Future uncertain as key Sahel states leave West Africa bloc
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have cemented their split from ECOWAS and formed their own Alliance of Sahel States
$35 million to improve food security in East Africa
The financing underscores efforts to strengthen the dairy supply chain, enhance food security, and foster economic resilience in East Africa.
Congo may request UN peacekeepers to stay to deter Rwanda
Congo has stated it will not seek the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from North Kivu province despite the presence of Rwandan forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Rwandans votes in presidential and legislative election
Rwandans are casting their votes today in a presidential election expected to reaffirm President Paul Kagame’s long-standing tenure, which began in 1994.
Algeria: Key opposition figure quits presidential race
Louisa Hanoune of the Algerian Workers Party cited “unfair conditions” for quitting the presidential race.
East Africa modernizes transport: Ethiopia and Kenya invest in railways
Ethiopia and Kenya have made significant investments in modern railway systems