EU announces $8.61M in funding to support who fled Sudan conflict
Money will be used to support displaced people to rebuild their lives, says UNHCR country representative
UN mission lowers its flag in Mali
More than two thirds of mission’s workforce have returned to their respective countries, says UN official
Nigeria’s president vows to probe army’s airstrike on civilians
Investigation necessary to prevent such errors in future, says Bola Tinubu
Frontex accused of Libyan militia group to intercept refugee boats
Militia group has intercepted more than 1,000 people at sea off coasts of Libya, Malta and returned them to Libya, says report
Victor Osimhen crowned African Footballer of the Year
‘It’s a dream come true for me. I want to thank everyone who has seen me through life’s journey,’ says Napoli player
SA court finds government’s recognition of Zulu king unlawful
Half-brother to Zulu king brought an application to court challenging his accession to the throne
Over 100 elephants perish in Zimbabwe due to drought
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) highlighted the dire situation, attributing the elephants’ deaths to the dwindling water holes
Gaming industry in Africa flourishes with Indigenous narratives
The gaming landscape in Africa is experiencing a renaissance
Man accused of setting fire to S African parliament deemed unfit for trial
He had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism, theft, and arson in court appearances characterized by disruptive outbursts
DR Congo landslides kill at least 15 people
Bukavu, serving as the capital of South Kivu province, faced severe downpours leading to landslides that buried multiple houses
Belarus, Kenya increase ties amid Minsk’s African outreach efforts
The development comes as Belarus, facing diplomatic isolation, aims to cultivate greater support among African nations
Conclusion of 10-year UN mission in Mali officially declared
Fatoumata Kaba, the spokesperson, informed media that the mission, known as MINUSMA, officially ended
DR Congo’s opposition leader, promises to ‘liberate’ country
Two weeks before the Democratic Republic of Congo goes to the polls, the opposition leader Moise Katumbi has broadened his campaigns in a bid to win the country’s top seat.
Belarus and Equatorial Guinea sign agreements
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed cooperation agreements during a visit to his Equatorial Guinean counterpart
Tunisia sees record number of migrant interceptions in 2023
Surge highlights the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean, with Tunisia struggling to manage the influx of people seeking to reach Europe.
Face-to-face meeting for Sudan’s warring sides raise hopes for peace
A regional bloc facilitates a meeting between Sudan’s warring generals, marking a potential turning point in the country’s peace process.
Darkness descends on Kenya again as nationwide blackout strikes
The outages are having a significant impact on businesses, hospitals, and schools, causing widespread disruption and economic losses.
ECOWAS demands progress from Niger coup leaders before lifting sanctions
West Africa sends a clear message to coup leaders in Niger: comply with ECOWAS demands or face continued economic and political isolation.
Negritude movement’s influence on identity
The Negritude movement is all about the resilience and assertion of African and Afro-Caribbean identity
Nigeria’s president calls for dialogue with regional juntas
Tinubu emphasized the need to support these nations in achieving prompt and realistic transitions to democracy
Egypt’s presidential election commences
Contest between 4 candidates; incumbent President al-Sisi poised to win another term
2 additional bodies retrieved from flooded mine in Zambia
Two more bodies of miners from a flooded mine in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province were retrieved Saturday as rescue efforts entered an eighth day. “We would like to inform the nation that two more dead bodies have been retrieved this afternoon bringing the total number of the retrieved people to seven, six dead bodies and one alive and out of danger. One dead body has been identified while three are yet to be identified,” Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo said in a statement. Matambo urged relatives to come forward to make identifications. He expressed hope that the 29 remaining miners would be brought out as soon as possible and emphasized that rescue efforts had been heightened. The 36 miners were trapped after the slug copper dumpsite collapsed due to heavy rain Dec. 1. Rescue efforts have since continued.
Zimbabwe: parliamentary by-elections without opposition candidate
Polling stations in Zimbabwe opened on Saturday, according to the electoral commission
Libya denounces Egypt-SKorea oil deal signed without consent
Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas has been caught off guard by Egypt’s signing of an agreement with South Korea to export Libyan oil without their knowledge.
IGAD urges West Africa members to end Sudan crisis
IGAD and AU remain united in their efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan.
Unprecedented Anthrax outbreak engulfs Zambia
Unprecedented anthrax outbreak in Zambia affects nine provinces. Over 680 cases reported, raising concerns for public health.
Nuclear-Free Africa
Africa stands committed to the principles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
