156 dead in 4 months: Lassa fever outbreak hits Nigeria
Nigeria recorded 1,170 cases of Lassa fever last year resulting in 219 fatalities
Algeria demands justice over French colonial-era wrongdoing
France commemorated victory over the Nazis, while Algeria remembered a darker event from its past. Both events occurred on May 8, 1945.
Niger-Benin pipeline: Diplomatic tensions threaten oil exports
Two weeks after first drops of Nigerien oil gushed out at Sémè Kraké in Benin, Beninese president Patrice Talon says Niger will not use its port to export the oil.
Nigeria to relocate 359 schools due to security issues
Schools in vulnerable communities will be relocated to safer areas and merge with other schools to prevent attacks by armed groups, says official
Nigeria to relocate 359 schools due to security issues
Schools in vulnerable communities will be relocated to safer areas and merge with other schools to prevent attacks by armed groups, says official
South Sudan peace talks begin in Nairobi to resolve longstanding conflicts
The talks are between the government and rebel opposition groups.
Risk to smartphone minerals post capture of key DR Congo town?”
DR Congo is world’s second-largest producer of coltan, a key mineral in making mobile phones and laptops
Somalia asks UN to end political mission after decade
Somalia seeks to end the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) after a decade, aiming to manage its own path towards peace and stability.
DR Congo, EU aim to improve mineral tracking
Despite accusations of Rwandan mineral theft, the EU and DR Congo forge a partnership to track minerals more effectively.
Netflix invests in African talent to tell local stories with global impact
Netflix is investing in African talent and stories to create impactful content that resonates globally.
Passenger plane skids off runway in Senegal, injures many
A Boeing plane slid off the runway during takeoff in Senegal, injuring 11 and closing the international airport near Dakar for almost 12 hours.
North African football fans rally for Palestine amid Gaza war
Football stadiums in North Africa become spaces of political expression as fans unite to support Palestine amid the Gaza war, defying the region’s usual political repression.
Media outcry as Nigerian reporter Daniel Ojukwu faces detention
The arrest of Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu, following his coverage of corruption, sparks global outrage and concern for press freedom.
Pursuing dreams through education: Africa’s path to prosperity
Education stands as a sign of hope across Africa, revered as the fundamental tool for realizing dreams
Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims
Kenya’s President William Ruto has declared Friday a public holiday to mourn the 238 people who have died due to ongoing flooding.
Meningitis: Urgent vaccination campaign launched in Niger
Niger is currently facing a rapid increase in the number of meningitis cases compared to the same period last year.
Biden says he will not give Israel weapons to attack Gaza’s Rafah
Comments mark first time US president has signaled that he will condition military aid to Israel on its conduct in Gaza
Africa’s rich wildlife: Home to the majestic “big five”
The term “Big Five” originated from big-game hunting in colonial times
EU ends military training mission in Mali after coups
Facing political instability and a postponed election, Mali loses crucial EU military training support.
M23 rebels bomb village in Dr Congo’s south Kivu, killing seven
M23 rebels bombed a village in South Kivu, DR Congo, killing seven and expanding their operations beyond North Kivu.
Benin president says Niger must collaborate for ‘formal’ oil trade
Benin’s president demands cooperation from Niger’s military rulers to formally normalize trade and reopen the border for oil exports via Benin’s port.
Armed groups, militias killed dozens in central Mali
Violence escalates in central Mali as a jihadist group and a militia are accused of killing dozens of civilians.
UN warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in DR Congo flood crisis
The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis in Eastern DR Congo, where record floods displaced half a million people, destroyed crops, and threatened a disease outbreak.
Guinea-Bissau’s president refuses to extradite CAR ex-leader
President Embalo of Guinea-Bissau refuses to extradite former Central African Republic leader Bozize, facing international arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity.
African Union condemns Israel’s extension of Rafah offensive
Chairperson Moussa Faki urges international community to work together to end violence and bring about long-term peace in Middle East
Kenya’s healthcare crisis eases as doctors’ strike ends after week...
Kenya’s government and striking doctors reach a deal to end a two-month long industrial action that crippled healthcare services.
South Africa: Students call on university to divest from Israel
Students gathered in front of the Great Hall building to hand over a memorandum of demands.