Congolese ‘soldier’ killed, two arrested along border — Rwanda ...
Rwanda-DRC border tension erupts into deadly firefight, raising fears of wider M23 conflict.
DRC hopes to push back rebels with help of southern African troops
SADC troops arrive in eastern Congo to help fight M23 rebels, replacing UN mission accused of collusion.
Legacy of colonialism: Erosion of African cultural identity
Colonial powers sought to assert dominance by imposing European cultural norms
Kenya’s robust lion population bucks global decline trends
Against the backdrop of a global decline, the king of the jungle is flourishing in the heart of East Africa thanks to innovative research and conservation effort
Suicide attack strikes Somali capital Mogadishu
No group has yet claimed responsibility for attack
UN peacekeeper killed, in Central African Republic explosion
Use of explosive devices ‘constitutes one of the most lethal threats to the protection of civilians,’ says official
Kenya seeks swift resolution with Tanzania after flight ban
Tanzania’s sudden ban on Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam sparks diplomatic tensions
Chinese FM kicks off Africa tour with call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Minister Wang Yi kicked off his Africa tour with a stop in Cario. From January 13 to 18 he will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire.
Kenya’s Chief Justice Warns Of Constitutional Crisis
President Ruto’s criticism of judiciary sparks concerns about rule of law and separation of powers
South Africa legal team return from The Hague
After a gruelling battle in the international arena, the South African Legal team finally returns from The Hague.
Senegal beat Gambia 3-0 in Africa Cup of Nations
Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara net goals for Senegal
Zanzibar and Lamu: Islands of history and trade
Known as the “Spice Islands,” Zanzibar has a long history of attracting traders
Burkina Faso bolsters firepower with Chinese-made weapons
West Africa security: Burkina Faso bolsters military with Chinese firepower, including WMA301s and CS/SM1 mortars.
EgyptAir starts flights Cairo-Misrata, Libya with new direct flights
Weekly flights from Cairo to Misrata now available with EgyptAir, offering discounted fares for a limited time.
IMF board to review Ghana $600M loan payout
Ghana’s $3 billion IMF bailout program review nears, with $600 million disbursement possible as debt restructuring progresses.
Cyclone Belal hits Reunion Island, Mauritius leaves destruction in its wake
Body of 75-year-old man found in Mauritius’ Baie du Tombeau, while there are reports of deaths on Reunion island, but French administration yet to release any details on casualties
Uganda hosts NAM summit as global tensions escalate
19th summit being held under the theme, Deepening Cooperation For Shared Global Affluence
DR Congo’s ruling party wins majority of seats in elections
UDPS wins 69 seats in 500-member National Assembly ahead of 44 other parties
Arab League calls for emergency meeting on Somalia-Ethiopia row
Arab League to convene emergency meeting to discuss tensions between Somalia, Ethiopia
Madagascar officially installs new government
Members were ‘rigorously chosen,’ says President Andry Rajoelina
Somalia warns Ethiopia
If Ethiopia intervenes in Somali territories, it must bear the consequences, says Hamza Abdi Barre
Salah penalty rescues Egypt against Mozambique at AFCON
Mohammed Salah scores stoppage-time penalty to rescue draw for The Pharaohs
Zambia rallying to contain worst cholera outbreak in a decade
Zambia is dealing with one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years as 351 people have died and nearly 9,000 active cases have been registered.
Comorians cast their votes in presidential election
Incumbent President Azali Assoumani is seeking a 4th term
Ruto focuses on housing, infrastructure investment in Kenya
Kiambiriria-Kuresoi road upgrade and Bondeni housing project among key initiatives by President Ruto in Nakuru and Nyandarua.
African football’s dynamic fans
From Cairo to Cape Town, fans don their team colors with pride
Namibia criticizes Germany’s support to Israel in genocide case
Namibian Presidency: “On Namibian soil, Germany committed the first genocide of the 20th century in 1904-1908”