Zimbabwe president cancels Victoria Falls trip amid bomb threat
A bomb scare shut down Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Airport on Friday, forcing the country’s president to cancel a planned conference.
DRC concern over the potential development of oil drilling
The oil drills looming on the road to Adore Ngaka’s house remind him every day of everything he has lost
African nations spearhead space exploration
Several African nations have made remarkable progress in space research
Somalia slams Ethiopia-Somaliland deal as ‘annexation attempt’
Somalia expresses outrage over Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland, vowing to protect its territorial integrity.
UN: Sudan civilians face “sheer terror” in brutal conflict
Millions in Sudan face war crimes, displacement, and hunger as the UN calls for an end to the violence.
Chad opposition says soldiers ‘executed’ leader ahead of election
Chad’s top opposition leader was killed during a military raid, sparking fears of violence ahead of the May election. The UN has called for restraint.
South Africa decries Israeli assault on Palestinians on food-line
International outcry as South Africa condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid seekers, demanding immediate UN intervention to address the humanitarian crisis.
Tunisia talks aim for Libyan elections, UN pushes for dialogue
The UN envoy to Libya says talks between lawmakers fell short and calls for a more inclusive process.
Senegal journalist stabbed in brutal attack
Senegal’s president condemned a violent attack on a journalist, urging for a swift investigation as the motive remains unclear.
Iran intensifies supply of combat drones to Sudan’s military
Seizing an opportunity to strengthen ties with Khartoum, Iran has started supplying attack drones, specifically the Mohajer-6, to the SAF
Kenya and Haiti ink pact permitting deployment of police forces
Kenya had initially declared its intentions in July of the previous year to lead a mission to Haiti
Pakistani MONUSCO peacekeepers closed their Kamanyola
UN peacekeepers withdraw from Kamanyola base as DR Congo police take charge
Meningitis outbreak kills students in northern Nigeria
A meningitis outbreak has killed 20 students in northern Nigeria, local media reported
Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi dead at 98
President Samia Suluhu Hassan makes announcement in televised address to nation
Sudan’s General Dagalo in Tripoli for talks with Dbeibeh
Dagalo’s visit comes after he had a telephone conversation with Dabaiba last week, who invited him to visit Libya.
Africa’s unseen engine of livelihood
Africa’s economic landscape is not solely defined by its formal sectors
Renewed clashes in DR Congo force thousands of people into Uganda
Uganda’s minister for refugees sounds alarm over new influx amid funding shortage
Lagos introduces new train line to alleviate traffic challenges
The newly launched 37-kilometer (23-mile) Red Line connects eight stations, linking the northern Agbado district in neighboring Ogun state to the Oyingbo district in the heart of Lagos
Sudan Army chief holds talks with Egypt’s Sisi in Cairo
The meeting, highlighted by joint discussions and efforts to enhance bilateral relations, took place as the two leaders aim to de-escalate the situation in Sudan
High security measures in Chad capital after intelligence HQ attack
The ruling junta accused the PSF of orchestrating a fatal attack on the internal security agency’s offices overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday
Rigobert Song steps down as Cameroon national team coach
Rigobert Song, the head coach of the Cameroon national football team, has announced his departure from the role.
Sudan’s economy contracts 40% as war rages
A civil war erupted on April 15 last year between two military factions.
At least 26 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Senegal
Fishing boat destined for Canary Islands capsizes off Saint-Louis, about 320 kilometers north of Dakar
UN court awards Ugandan victims $56 million
Each of nearly 50,000 victims to receive $812 ‘symbolic award’ from International Criminal Court’s Trust Fund
Nigeria imposes annual levy on expatriate workers
Nigeria has imposed a mandatory annual levy for organisations employing expatriate workers
Chad announce several deaths after attack on security agency
An attack on the offices of Chad’s internal security agency (ANSE) in the capital, N’Djamena, has killed several people.
Ethiopia, Kenya vow to deepen ties, boost security
Kenya and Ethiopia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and work together for regional peace and security.