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.
Ethiopia dismisses claims Tigray on brink of famine
Tigray leaders warn of famine as drought and flooding worsen, but Ethiopia denies claims.
Survivors of Nigeria attacks desperately wait for aid
The Nigerian government has pledged to provide aid to survivors of the attacks and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Senegal authorities ban event for opposition leader Sonko
Jailed Senegalese opposition leader’s nomination meeting blocked, raising questions about election fairness.
Ethiopia rejects Tigray’s famine alert, cites drought challenges
Getachew Reda, President of Tigray’s interim administration, voiced concerns on Friday, stating that 91 percent of the population faced the risk of starvation
South Africa extremely worried about civilian situation in Gaza
Pretoria files application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Zambia steps up anti-cholera campaign as deaths near 100
The Zambian authorities announced that they were stepping up their health campaign to combat cholera.
Chad Supreme court approves ‘yes’ referendum vote
The new constitutional text is not very different from the one already in force, and still gives great power to the Head of State.
91% of Ethiopia’s Tigray population at risk of starvation, death
Thousands of Tigrayans have perished due to lack of food since November 2022, says regional leader
Gunmen kill 2 police officers in Nigeria
Assailants dressed in military fatigues, says police spokesman
UN peacekeepers arrive at CAR massacre site
Their primary objective is to restore order and security to the afflicted area
African nations embrace linguistic diversity with new language policies
Numerous African nations have implemented progressive language policies
Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye sparks controversy on LGBT rights
The President’s controversial remarks reiterated his position that those endorsing homosexuality should remain in Western countries
RSF leader Dagalo, Ethiopian PM Ahmed meet on Sudan conflict
Dagalo’s visit to Ethiopia is part of an itinerary encompassing several allied and amicable nations, aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan
Somalia, Somaliland presidents attend meeting in Djibouti
Presidents of Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the separatist region of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi attended meeting in Djibouti to resume talks.
Sudan’s RFS leader Mohamed Dagalo visits Uganda and Ethiopia
Planned face-to-face meeting in Djibouti between Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and Sudan’s army chief postponed until January
Zambia anti-corruption probes minister over cash-filled video
Zambian authorities investigate video of minister receiving cash from Chinese businessman.
DRC stands firm on election results despite opposition demands
DRC government rejects opposition calls to cancel election, urging legal challenges instead.
Churchgoers killed in reportedly aerial strike in Ethiopia
An attack on a church compound in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region has left eight people dead.
Africa’s rich history of kingdoms and royalty
Africa boasts a rich history of ancient kingdoms and dynasties
Uganda’s military reports killing of rebel leader
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terror group’s commander was responsible for 2 attacks in western Uganda this month that killed 13 people
Kenyan police investigate suspected deaths at Del Monte farm
Del Monte, a multinational food company, stated that its local branch is collaborating with authorities
At least 40 dead in fuel tanker crash and explosion in Liberia
The calamity transpired when the tanker overturned along a road in Totota town
Senegal: 79 candidates register their candidacies
Seventy-nine people filed their candidacy for the February 2024 presidential election in Senegal before the deadline
Cholera outbreak ravages Port Sudan amidst war
Port Sudan, which lies on Sudan’s Red Sea coast, is facing a cholera outbreak exacerbated by a lack of medical supplies as the country remains in the grips of war.