Trinidad and Tobago’s first prime minister Basdeo Panday dies at 90
The first person of Indian descent to serve as prime minister, Panday leaves behind a legacy of change and progress.
France shutters embassy in Niger amid strained relations
France has closed its embassy in Niger indefinitely, citing obstacles and a blockade.
Cameroon braces for fuel price hikes amid subsidy cuts
Cameroon’s President Biya announces impending fuel price increases due to subsidy cuts.
Zambia grapples with surge in Cholera cases, reaching over 4,000
Deadly cholera grips Zambia, death toll surpasses 120, Lusaka bears the brunt of the crisis.
Rapper Boss LAJ released after Sierra Leone coup
President Julius Maada Bio announced the pardon on New Year’s Day, prompting the Ministry of Information to oversee the prisoners’ release
Somalia refuses Ethiopia’s Somaliland Red Sea access pact, recalls envoy
Mogadishu says Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland over access to Red Sea violates Somalia’s sovereignty, independence
Kenyan Police arrest two suspects in Ugandan athlete murder
Kenyan police said on Monday they had arrested two people in connection with the weekend stabbing to death of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat.
Chad’s Deby appoints opposition leader, Masra, as new PM
Chadian politician Succès Masra was named the first Prime minister under the nation’s newly adopted 5th Republic Constitution.
Tunisian opposition movement urges release of Ziyah El Hani
Ennahda has condemned the arrest of Ziad Al-Hani and called it an unjustified attack on freedom of expression.
Ethiopia inks pact to use Somaliland’s Berbera port for maritime trade
Ethiopia and Somaliland sign a historic agreement granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea port of Berbera.
Ancient African societies showcased advanced astronomical knowledge
African societies demonstrated a keen interest in celestial bodies, meticulously observing stars
US urges peaceful resolution of election disputes in DR Congo
The US has called for a peaceful and transparent resolution of election disputes in DRC.
Kenyan Beatrice Chebet runner makes history with 5km WR win
Chebet clocked a time of 14:13 to beat the previous record by 16 seconds.
Flash floods kill 21 people in coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal
Flash floods killed at least twenty one people in the small town of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal province, South African officials
UN peacekeeping mission in Mali ends
UN’s decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali is ending, as violence and instability continue to plague the country.
Deadly militant attacks rock Burkina Faso, killing dozens
The military government is struggling to contain the violence, which has been linked to groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and Daesh.
Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat found dead in Kenya
Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found murdered in Kenya, sparking a police investigation.
DR Congo’s Tshisekedi wins second term in landslide victory
Tshisekedi wins a second term in Democratic Republic of Congo, but opposition leaders reject the results as fraudulent.
Ghana’s historic role in the global gold trade
The historical significance of West Africa’s vast gold reserves traces back centuries
Tunisia’s Ennahda demands release of political detainees
Journalist Ziad Al-Hani arrested for criticism of the commerce minister Commerce on radio
MINUSMA hands over the Timbuktu camp to the FAMA
The UN mission in Mali (MINUSMA) officially handed over to the national authorities.
UN: 1,000+ Burundian troops covertly fighting M23 rebels in DRC
The Burundian government denies any troop deployment in Congo, but UN experts say they have evidence to the contrary.
Somalia, Somaliland agree to resume dialogue after years of deadlock
Long-stalled talks between Somalia and Somaliland have been reopened in a bid to resolve tensions.
New Year’s Celebrations in Africa reverberate the essence of family
Throughout Africa, New Year’s Eve brings communities and families together in jubilation
US: Alleged al Shabaab supporter arrested in Kenya, inspired by Hamas
The US Justice Department charges a NJ man with aiding al Shabaab, alleging he was motivated by Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Two South Koreans released after being kidnapped in Nigeria
Two South Koreans kidnapped in Nigeria’s Niger Delta have been safely released and are now in good health.
Floods ravage South African town, killing over 20, destroying homes
Floods wreak havoc in South African town, leaving trail of death and destruction.