Five things to know about DR Congo
Once called Zaire, DRC is a vast and diverse nation currently grappling with ongoing conflict
Mali army discovers mass grave in Kidal
The military stated that it is conducting investigations aimed at “bring those responsible to justice”
Cargo operations at Kenya’s Mombasa Port disrupted due to heavy rain
In recent weeks, the Horn of Africa has witnessed heavy rainfall and flash floods attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon
Ousmane Sonko’s lawyer says “battle is not lost”
Supreme Court on Friday overturned opposition figure Ousmane Sonko back in the running for the election
Rishi Sunak optimistic over asylum plan with Rwanda
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday that the number of migrants crossing illegally into the UK from Europe is down by a third.
Sundiata Keita, the Lion King
Sundiata’s story, often recited through the oral traditions of griots, is one of triumph over adversity
Nigerian police free 2 detained Afrobeat stars linked to MohBad’s death
The circumstances surrounding MohBad’s death remain largely unexplained
Tanzania confirms death of citizen missing in Hamas attack
A late Friday statement confirmed the unfortunate demise of farming student Clemence Mtenga, with efforts underway to discuss the repatriation of his body to his family
Sudanese rival factions accuse each other for damaged dam in Khartoum
The full extent of the damage to the dam remained uncertain, but significant harm to the dam raised concerns about potential severe flooding of the White Nile
Joseph Boakai wins Liberia’s presidential runoff election
Boakai won 50.89% of the vote with nearly 99.58% of polling stations counted, according to results from the Nov. 14 election
UN received Sudan’s letter to terminate political mission
Permission to terminate UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan needs to come from Security Council
From Bantu roots to Arabic influences: The Swahili language
Swahili, a Bantu language connects millions of people across East Africa
Senegal’s top court foils Ousmane Sonko’s presidential bid
Senegal court annuls ruling that allowed opposition leader to run for president
Rwanda embraces refugees escaping Libya’s turmoil
Rwanda received 169 African asylum seekers from Libya, hailing from Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan
Kenyan police uncover scam exceeding the wealth of Mansa Musa
The staggering figure has sparked surprise, considering it is nearly 200 times the total value of the US dollars in global circulation
Zimbabwe’s Harare declares state of emergency amid cholera outbreak
Dozens of individuals have lost their lives in the ongoing outbreak, which has resulted in over 7,000 suspected cases thus far
Tanzania wants more than apology for colonial atrocities from Germany
German President Steinmeier issued apology for colonial-era brutalities earlier this month
Maasai Warriors’ Historic Journey of Culture
Throughout history, the Maasai have faced challenges to their traditional way of life
IMF approves $968 million loan to Kenya
(IMF) announced that it had reached an agreement on a $938 million (€864 million) loan for Kenya, an East African country.
UN: Conflict intensifies in Sudan after Jeddah talks
Developments in Sudan were discussed at the UN Security Council.
Togo: two journalists jailed for defaming a minister
Two Togolese journalists were indicted and jailed in Lomé on Wednesday, accused of “defamation”
Charity reports 100 deaths in Horn of Africa from flash floods
The rains have caused extensive flooding, submerging residences and agricultural land
Nigeria’s labor unions announce cancellation of nationwide strike
In a joint statement released on X, the unions conveyed that the government had apologized and committed to investigating the incident
Kenya’s parliament approves deployment of police force to Haiti
In early October, the UN Security Council granted approval for the mission led by Kenya to assist the overstretched Haitian police in combating widespread gang violence
Madagascar presidential election held amid boycott calls
13 candidates including incumbent Andry Rajoelina vying for top post
How did colonization shape the map of Africa?
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a scramble for Africa as European powers sought to establish territorial control
Ghana’s president calls for reparations for descendants of African slaves
Nana Akufo-Addo says transatlantic slave trade negatively impacted Africa’s development