Bandits abduct 87 more people in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
Witnesses say armed bandits stormed Tantau ward of Kajuru Local Government and continued looting local shops before fleeing with victims, as police have yet to confirm incident
African nations forge economic independence in post-colonial era
A surge in economic nationalism meant African countries sought to reclaim control over their natural resources
Egypt: To prevent forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
Egyptian President Sisi opposes forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza, urges ceasefire during EU summit.
African unity in nonviolent resistance
Communities have embarked on various forms of nonviolent resistance to challenge colonial policies
Congo reinstates the death penalty after more than 20 years
Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks.
China, Angola upgrade ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Angolan President Joao Lourenco in Beijing.
Ousmane Sonko vows to help win March 24 election
Top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko vowed Friday to help his team win Senegal’s March 24 presidential election even though he is barred from the ballot
Nigeria confirms 16 military personnel killed in attack
Commanding officer, 2 majors, captain, 12 soldiers killed by youngsters, says Defence Headquarters spokesman
UAE, Egypt make 9th Gaza aid airdrop
33 tons of food, medical aid delivered in joint operation
Niger-US military partnership ends
Niger’s military junta has severed military ties with the US, leaving the future of US troops stationed in the country uncertain.
UN urges ceasefire in Sudan for Ramadan
The UN urges warring factions in Sudan to observe a ceasefire during Ramadan to allow aid delivery and prevent a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Machete fights erupt in Cameroon village
Villagers in Cameroon’s Kouoptamo armed with machetes and homemade firearms clashed over land, leaving several injured.
Nigerian soldiers killed in Delta community violence
Sixteen Nigerian soldiers were killed by community youths while responding to a conflict between two communities in Delta State.
South Sudan orders school closure due to heatwaves
Sweltering conditions grip South Sudan, forcing school closures and raising concerns about the health risks posed by extreme heat.
UN calls for urgent aid to avert famine in Sudan
The UN warns of a potential famine in Sudan as war disrupts food production and displaces millions. Nearly 5 million people could face catastrophic hunger.
Football, a powerful tool for diplomacy in Africa
Football transcends mere sport—it embodies a cultural phenomenon that fosters unity
All 5 attackers killed, ending Somalia hotel siege
Security forces in Somalia say they have killed all five attackers who laid siege to a hotel in a normally secure area of the capital.
Italy, EU commission to sign deal with Egypt
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she will be in Cairo on Sunday to sign an agreement
Uganda’s refugees are 3.6% of its population
Uganda hosts Africa’s largest refugee camp, 1.6 million people. More than twice as many as those in the European Union, as a percentage of its population.
UN calls for probe into mass kidnappings in Nigeria
Hundreds, including school children, have been abducted in a horrific wave of kidnappings in northern Nigeria. The UN is demanding investigations and justice.
Senegal opposition vows change after release
Released from prison, Senegalese opposition candidate Faye vows to fight for change and pan-Africanism.
Victoria Falls stuns visitors with its natural grandeur
Victoria Falls, known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (“The Smoke That Thunders”), lives up to its name
Internet disruption hits West and Central Africa
A major internet outage struck West and Central Africa on Thursday, as reported by the internet observatory Netblocks
Sisi warns Israel against ground attack on Gaza’s Rafah
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi hosted Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Cairo.
Two suspects appear in court for murder of three Egyptian monks
Two men accused of fatally stabbing three Egyptian monks belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church in South Africa this week have appeared in court
Al-Shabaab attacks hotel In Somali capital
Attackers in Somalia’s capital stormed a hotel near the president’s office on Thursday after a pair of explosions
Senegal’s president pushes for amnesty law ahead of poll
Amidst a political crisis, Senegal’s President Macky Sall’s directive for an amnesty law triggers speculation on the fate of jailed opposition leaders, adding complexity to the upcoming election.