German aviation experts arrive in Malawi to probe plane crash
Arrival of investigators is in response to call from President Lazarus Chakwera to international community
Seven killed, dozens missing in Northern Nigeria gunmen attack
Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, frequently raid communities in the northwest
RSF accuses extremists of bombing Bahri Thermal Electricity Station
The RSF condemned these terrorist practices and urged international and regional organizations to denounce the crimes committed by Islamic Movement brigades and General Burhan’s forces
Landlocked African nations overcome trade challenges
Landlocked African nations face unique logistical challenges that can hinder their growth and development
Nigerian party leader dies in hajj heatwave
The former APC Welfare Secretary’s death was confirmed by local officials on Thursday
Sierra Leone bans child marriage in new law
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law banning child marriage in a development lauded by activists as a major win for children’s rights.
The Great Mosque of Djenne: A marvel of mud-brick mastery
Reconstructed in 1907, this iconic structure epitomizes the grandeur of Sudano-Sahelian architecture
Mauritanian govt advocates for regional coalition against terrorism
Mauritanian President Ghazouani called for West African unity to combat regional insurgency ahead of his re-election campaign.
Ivory Coast offers mobile enrollment for faulty health plan
Facing challenges, Ivory Coast rolls out mobile enrollment centers to improve access to its universal health program (CMU).
Machete attacks leave 23 dead in DRC province
A militia group, CODECO, is blamed for attacks in eastern DR Congo’s Ituri province that killed at least 23 people and displaced many others.
Egypt shuts down tourism companies over deaths of Hajj pilgrims
Egypt revoked licenses of 16 tourism companies accused of sending unregistered pilgrims on personal visas to Mecca, contributing to deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage amid scorching temperatures.
Death toll in Kenya protests rises to two as canister hits young man
Second death reported in Kenya protests against tax hikes, with a 21-year-old struck by a tear gas canister and calls for a nationwide strike intensifying.
RSF accuses Burhan, Islamic Movement of killing thousands in Sudan
The RSF further claimed that the SAF and its allies continue to commit crimes based on racial and tribal grounds
Top comedian sworn In as Malawi’s vice-president
Known popularly as “Manganya,” Usi has a long career in acting and advocacy for Malawi’s film industry
Three Ugandan legislators charged with corruption
All three are members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party
Daily life in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, an East African country with a population exceeding 110 million
New South African MP suspended over racist video
His suspension comes after videos he made about 15 years ago, in which he is seen spewing racist language against black people, resurfaced online.
Niger floods kill 21, affect thousands
Heavy rains in Niger during the early days of the rainy season have caused deadly floods, displacing thousands and raising concerns about climate change.
President Rajoelina opens Antananarivo cable car to ease traffic
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar launches a cable car project in Antananarivo to ease traffic congestion and enhance city mobility.
South Sudan’s peace talks in Kenya fail to recognize 2018 deal
Vice president Riek Machar sent a protest letter to the mediator of the Kenya peace talks, expressing concerns that the draft agreement undermines South Sudan’s 2018 peace deal by proposing alternative institutions.
Sierra Leone bans child marriage in landmark move
The new law sets the minimum age for marriage at 18 and imposes penalties for violations.
Mali junta arrests opposition leaders in private meeting
Mali’s junta arrested opposition leaders during a private meeting, sparking accusations of silencing dissent and raising tensions in the country under military rule.
RSF captures West Kordofan capital El Fula
The RSF reported heavy casualties on the opposing side and the seizure of various military vehicles, weapons, and ammunition
ICC reveals arrest warrant for Sahel militant leader Iyad Ag Ghaly
The ICC has made public an arrest warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly, leader of JNIM, over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Timbuktu from 2012 to 2013.
Tunisian president fires religious affairs minister after hajj deaths
In response to the deaths of 49 Tunisian pilgrims during this year’s hajj, President Kais Saied has dismissed the minister of religious affairs.
Court nullifies Sanusi’s return in Nigeria’s Kano emir dispute
A legal battle over the Kano emirate heats up as a court nullifies the reappointment of Sanusi II.
Niger revokes French firm’s permit for uranium mine
Orano, which has operated in Niger for over 50 years, had been licensed to mine at Imouraren, located in northern Niger and holding an estimated 200,000 tonnes of uranium