UN backs Senegalese right to peaceful protest amid election unrest
UN and US voice concern over Senegal’s crisis, calling for peaceful resolution and swift elections.
President commits to on-time Tunisia polls with no date declaration
Tunisian President Kais Saied confirmed that the country’s next presidential elections will be held on time, but did not specify a date.
Zambian classrooms ring again as cholera declines
Zambia’s schools, delayed by a cholera outbreak, reopened confidently after a decline in cases, with preventive measures ensuring safety.
South Africa urges ICJ to stop Israel’s Rafah offensive
South Africa urges the UN court to act against Israel’s Rafah offensive in Gaza, fearing large-scale harm and destruction.
Exploring Africa’s diverse architectural heritage
Traditional architectural styles in Africa are deeply rooted in local environmental conditions
Internet shutdown in Senegal amidst widespread protests
Minister of Communications attributes last week’s violent protests over postponed polls to hate speech prevalent on social media platforms
Madagascar passes law to surgically castrate paedophiles
Madagascar law allowing castration of child rapists prompts criticism from rights groups
Egypt says committed to upholding peace treaty with Israel
US media say Cairo has threatened to suspend its peace deal with Israel over planned ground offensive in Rafah city
Deadly blast rocks Cameroon’s national youth day
The attack, believed to be orchestrated by separatist fighters, underscored the ongoing unrest in the country’s Anglophone regions and cast a shadow over the annual celebration
Monkey skulls in a suitcase from the DRC
A US Customs and Border Protection dog sniffed out something unusual in the luggage of a traveller returning from Africa: mummified monkeys.
South Africa deploys 2,900 troops to combat DRC rebels
Amidst rising conflict, South Africa sends troops to stabilize DR Congo’s eastern region threatened by M23 rebels.
Liberia in turmoil as new defence minister resigns as protests erupt
Liberia’s new Defence Minister Prince C. Johnson resigned after 10 days due to protests by soldiers’ wives demanding better pay, benefits.
Senegalese civil society forces Sall on poll change
Parliament’s approval of Sall’s election delay sparks opposition outcry, terming it a “constitutional coup.”
African martial arts gain popularity among combat sports enthusiasts
African martial arts, including Dambe in West Africa and Nguni Stick Fighting in Southern Africa, have seen a surge in popularity
Rwanda using sophisticated weapons to back M23 rebels — UN
Fighting intensifies in DRC as UN drone narrowly escapes suspected Rwandan SAM missile, raising concerns about advanced weaponry used by M23 rebels.
More than dozen of migrants feared dead off Tunisia coast
Families in Bizerte demand answers as 17 Tunisian migrants, including a minor, vanish at sea, triggering a search.
Kenyan marathon world record holder Kiptum killed in car accident
Shock and sadness as Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum and his coach die in a car accident, just weeks after setting a new marathon world record.
UK’s Rwanda deportation plan unjust — watchdog
UK government’s Rwanda deportation plan faces legal hurdles and human rights concerns, raising questions about its legality and ethics.
Palestinian soccer players thank South Africa for Gaza support
President Cyril Ramaphosa attends Football for Humanity game at Athlone stadium in Cape Town
DR Congo opens investigation for violence against foreign missions
Several UN peace mission vehicles burnt in weekend protests
3 killed in protests against postponement of Senegal election
Victims include high school, university students in clashes with security forces, according to reports
Ghana celebrates return of stolen artifacts
Ghana has been buzzing over the return on Feb 8 of its stolen antiques by a U.S. museum.
TV station taken off air during Senegal crisis back on
President Macky Sall’s decisive action brings Walf TV back on air in Senegal, acknowledging people’s resilience.
Ivory Coast wins AFCON final against Nigeria
Ivory Coast overcame first-half deficit and a group stage scare to win their third AFCON title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final.
Four Emirati soldiers, Bahraini officer killed in Somalia attack
UAE, Bahraini troops killed in attack at Somali training camp. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility, investigation launched.
The enigmatic Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert spans approximately 9.2 million square kilometers
Incident at military camp in Somali capital results in casualties
Military ‘recruit’ was behind shooting, security source says