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
Namibia court decriminalizes same-sex acts in landmark ruling
Although convictions under the laws on “sodomy” and “unnatural sexual offences” were rare, these laws perpetuated discrimination and fear among gay men
One dead, hundreds injured in Kenya protests against tax hike
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) confirmed the death of a 29-year-old man, allegedly shot by police
Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants
The researchers, whose findings were published in PLOS One, believe this behavior could guide the search for new medicines.
Giraffes’ distinctive patterns key to species monitoring
In the vast savannahs of East Africa, giraffes stand tall as iconic symbols of the region’s rich biodiversity
Kenya offers free E-Visa to Ghanaian travelers
The Kenyan government has started issuing Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) to Ghanaian travellers at no cost.
South Korea summons Russian ambassador amid diplomatic tensions
South Korea summoned Russia’s Ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the signing of a “comprehensive strategic partnership agreement” between Russia and North Korea.
American tourist killed by elephant in Zambia
64-year-old woman is second victim of wild animal attack this month
Kenya: More protests over controversial tax bill
Hundreds of Kenyans again took to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, and other cities across the country on Thursday.
UN rushes food aid to Sudan’s Darfur to stave off famine threat
The World Food Programme delivers much-needed food assistance to combat food insecurity in Sudan’s Darfur region.
Niger boots out French company from massive uranium mine
Niger’s military junta revokes French firm Orano’s license at the Imouraren uranium mine, one of the world’s biggest.
Africa boosts vaccine production with $1 billion
In response to COVID-19 vaccine inequalities, Macron and African leaders have started the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator.
Kenya Gen Z protests tax hike
Livestreamed demonstrations and clashes with police highlight growing anger over the cost of living crisis.
Congo oil permit threatens park, leads to clashes
The permit overlaps Conkouati-Douli National Park, home to endangered species and local communities.
Egypt forms unit to investigate 530 deaths in Mecca heatwave
Hundreds of pilgrims, especially unregistered ones, have died in Mecca’s scorching heat during Hajj.
Somalia seeks a delay in the AU troop pullout to fight terror groups
Facing ongoing threats from Al-Shabaab, Somalia requests the African Union to slow down troop withdrawal.
UN expresses ‘deep concern’ over human rights violations in Libya
‘It is critical to advance national reconciliation and transitional justice,’ says deputy head of UN Support Mission in Libya
Ugandan designer ‘depressed’ after dreadlocks cut in jail
The arrest has sparked outcry on social media under the hashtag “#FreeLatif”
Okavango Delta: Botswana’s biodiversity gem
The Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta in Botswana, stands as one of the most biodiverse regions in Africa
Toll of Egyptians dead during Hajj climbs to 530 amid extreme heat
Egypt’s foreign and emigration ministries are cooperating with Saudi officials to search for the missing and address casualty reports
US donates $37M to World Food Programme for Kenyan refugees
Refugees surviving on less than half of minimum food required for healthy life over past 2 months due to chronic funding shortfalls, according to WFP
Nigeria vaccinates 7M girls against cervical cancer
‘It’s a major breakthrough in girls’ health in Nigeria,’ official says
12 killed in armed attacks in Nigeria
In armed attacks in Nigeria’s Benue and Kaduna states, 12 people have lost their lives.
ICESCO urges global community to support all refugees
Organization calls for greater solidarity and humanitarian efforts to preserve refugees’ dignity ahead of World Refugee Day
Flooding affects DRC-Burundi border areas
Congolese and Burundian people are navigating a flooded 4km stretch of road by Lake Tanganyika, using tractors and canoes to reach the Kamvinvira border