Marathon des Sables: The ultimate test of endurance in the Sahara
The Marathon des Sables is a six-day, 250-kilometer (155-mile) ultramarathon
Moroccan activists demand gov’t action on Israel arms shipment
Moroccan activists urged their government to prevent a cargo ship suspected of carrying weapons to Israel from passing through their waters.
TPLF given chance to re-enter Ethiopian political arena
Ethiopia’s parliament lifted a ban on the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), allowing the party to re-register and potentially participate in upcoming elections.
Scorching temps force hour-long power cut extension in Egypt
Egypt extends rolling blackouts by an hour due to a heatwave, network maintenance, and rising electricity demand.
Ethiopia to allow Tigray’s TPLF to register as political party
‘Electoral, Political Parties Registration, and Electoral Ethics Proclamation,’ approved by majority of 547-member House of Peoples’ Representatives, with 2 members voting against it and 1 abstaining
Lavrov highlights Russia’s efforts in Africa amid Western criticism
Lavrov, visiting the Congo as part of his Africa tour, condemned NATO’s actions in Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan, supported reconciliation talks for Libya.
Teen motorist arrested for assaulting Kenyan policeman
The policeman received first aid at a nearby clinic and was later transferred to a hospital
Longest oil pipeline in Africa stalled by border dispute
Production has not yet started in the Niger-Benin oil pipeline project, completed in March, due to Niger’s closure of the border with Benin.
8 students in Nigeria have been rescued
Armed individuals kidnapped numerous individuals during an attack on Confluence University in the Osara area on May 9.
Americans detained in Congo coup plot denied access by U.S
U.S. denied access to Americans detained in Congo coup plot.
Lake Victoria: Africa’s vital lifeline
Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake by surface area
Ethiopians, Ugandans vie for Paris Olympics distance domination
Ethiopian runner Selemon Barega targets back-to-back gold in the 10,000m at the Paris Olympics
Millions displaced in Africa ignored by world, says report
Burkina Faso faces the worst situation, with violence displacing millions.
Nigeria’s living wage strike halts schools, airports
Discontent explodes in Nigeria as workers down tools over low wages. Schools, airports, and the power grid grind to a halt.
Ramaphosa firm on staying put despite coalition talks
The ANC received just over 40% of votes, falling well short of the majority it has held for all of South Africa’s young democracy.
Nervous markets grapple with South Africa’s coalition conundrum
Weakened ANC party could soothe some nerves by seeking a deal with the pro-business Democratic Alliance, investors say.
Afrikaans: The youngest language with deep roots
Afrikaans is a language spoken predominantly in South Africa and Namibia
Russia pledges support to Haftar’s Libyan forces
Russian deputy defense minister highlights Moscow’s contribution to enhancing capabilities of Libyan Eastern Forces
Senegalese President Faye joins pre-rainy season cleanup efforts
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye participated in the cleanup efforts in the Thiaroye suburbs of the capital Dakar.
Nigerian labour unions to launch indefinite strike for minimum wage
The two main labour unions in Nigeria have declared an indefinite strike as from Monday
DRC: Persistent water shortages plague impacting livelihoods
Construction work on Goma’s new water supply project began a few weeks ago and should be completed within a few months.
South Africa’s ANC loses majority, needs allies
This historic shift marks the end of the ANC’s dominance since 1994 when Nelson Mandela led the nation into democracy
African youth drive vibrant future with creativity and optimism
The boundless energy, creativity, and optimism of Africa’s youth are transforming communities
At least 435 tons of gold illegally smuggled out of Africa in 2022
Switzerland-based NGO Swissaid says gold smuggling represent significant loss of income on continent due to corruption, governance issues armed conflicts.
Ramaphosa weakened by ANC election slump
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces significant challenges following the African National Congress (ANC) party’s poor performance in the recent elections
Opposition leaders and MPs arrested on espionage charges in Zambia
In Zambia, two opposition party leaders and two members of parliament have been detained on charges of espionage and incitement to public hatred and hostility.
Separatist group kills 5 soldiers in southeast Nigeria
Armed men of Indigenous People of Biafra attack military troops, says defense spokesman