Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt lead satellite launches
Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, have successfully established active space programs
Bandits hijack smuggler boat during rescue off Libya
Armed bandits seized a migrant boat during a rescue, raising concerns about increased dangers for migrants due to fewer resources.
Russia’s Rosatom inks deals with Mali’s military leaders
Mali’s military junta signed cooperation agreements with Russia’s Rosatom, including discussions about a potential low-power nuclear power plant in Mali.
Negligence led to deaths in South African mental patient transfer
Judge finds provincial health officials responsible for the tragedy due to negligence during a patient transfer.
12 school children killed, 7 injured in South Africa minibus crash
Minibus transporting school children was reportedly hit by pickup truck from behind and it overturned and caught fire, say officials
Fuel crisis in Mali: Domestic airlines cancel flights
A fuel shortage at Bamako Airport in Mali has caused domestic and international flight cancellations.
Uganda denies backing M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo
Uganda strongly refutes a UN report alleging its support for the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President’s daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws
Biya recently posted an image on Instagram of her kissing Brazilian model Layyons Valença
Kenya’s president warns of major fallout after debt relief effort fails
Amid public calls for his resignation, Ruto has announced plans to cut the $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest
UN accuses Uganda and Rwanda of backing M23 rebels in DR Congo
UN experts report that Rwandan troops might be matching or surpassing the estimated 3,000 M23 fighters in DR Congo
Five miners die in Kenya gold mine collapse
According to local reports, the collapse occurred at a gold mine in the Migori region, near the country’s western border with Tanzania.
Climate change impact on child malnutrition in Somaliland
Somalia faces extreme food insecurity due to prolonged droughts and severe flooding, with four million people and nearly two million children at risk of acute malnutrition.
UN probes mass grave reports on Libya-Tunisia border
UN rights chief Volker Turk urges an investigation and highlights widespread human rights violations.
Lawmakers back Cameroon election delay
In Cameroon, President Paul Biya’s successful bid to delay elections until 2026 triggers opposition outcry and fears over democratic integrity.
Hyena captured after causing panic in Nigerian city
The tourism board confirmed in a statement that the hyena was tranquilized, captured, and returned to its enclosure
DR Congo peacekeeping withdrawal halted; next phase uncertain
Congo’s peacekeeper withdrawal paused by U.N. mission over escalating tensions.
UN investigates mass grave on Libya-Tunisia border
Libya and Tunisia are crucial to the EU’s efforts to control migrant flows from North Africa to Europe
Mali reiterates exit from ECOWAS despite reconciliation
Mali’s foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop affirms irreversible exit from ECOWAS despite ongoing dialogue efforts.
Sudan hosts Ethiopian PM in significant visit since conflict began
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited Port Sudan for talks with general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
Socotra Island: A natural wonderland
Off the coast of Yemen lies Socotra Island, an African gem renowned for its unique landscape
Rwanda acknowledges UK’s plan to end migration deal
Rwanda ‘fully upheld’ its side of the deal, including with regards to finances
Cindy Ngamba, the first boxer from the IOC Refugee Team, aims for gold
25-year-old Cindy Ngamba made history earlier this year when she became the first boxer ever to be included in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refugee team.
Ugandan soldier killed in Somalia roadside bombing
Tensions rise in Somalia after a roadside bomb attack kills a Ugandan peacekeeper. The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by Al-Shabaab.
Cape Floral Region: South Africa’s botanical treasure
This UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as one of the most botanically rich areas on the planet
Rwanda reaffirms commitment despite UK scrapping migrant deal
Rwanda takes note of the UK’s decision to scrap the controversial deportation deal, reiterating its commitment to addressing the global migration crisis.
Mali court sentences ally of prime minister to prison
A Bamako court sentenced Boubacar Traore, an ally of Mali’s Prime Minister, to one year in prison for signing a document critical of the ruling junta.
Guinea-Bissau to hold new parliamentary elections on Nov 24
President Embalo of Guinea-Bissau has set November 24 for new parliamentary elections following the dissolution of the parliament due to an alleged coup attempt in December 2023.