Gunmen attack school in Nigeria, kidnap students
At least 15 students were abducted by gunmen from a school in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state.
The revered role of elders in African society
Elders occupy a revered position, serving as custodians of wisdom, experience, and tradition
UN Security Council adopts resolution for cease-fire in Sudan
Draft resolution approved by 14 members of 15-member Council with Russia abstaining
Italy rescue 46 stranded on rocks of Lampedusa Island
Body of migrant also found during rescue operation, local media reports
Muslims killed during Friday prayer in northwestern Nigeria
Attack occurred as Muslims were performing last section of prayer
South Africa builds concrete wall to keep out Mozambicans
Concrete barriers are being built along a stretch of the South Africa-Mozambique border to prevent people crossing over to steal and smuggle vehicles.
EU signs agreement to help Mauritania stop Europe-bound migrants
Mauritania and the European Union signed a migration deal.
Famine is stalking parts of Ethiopia
In the arid depths of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where drought and conflict have become a cruel reality.
AU applauds Senegal’s decision to reschedule election
Senegal’s presidential election date shift to March 24 gains international support as the African Union hails the country’s commitment to democratic principles.
DRC court mulls 20-year sentence for reporter
Stanis Bujakera, a journalist in the DRC, is on trial for reporting on the alleged involvement of military intelligence in a politician’s murder.
Swahili emerges as an African linguistic powerhouse
Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, stands as a linguistic colossus in Africa
Authorities report over 280 students abducted in Northwest Nigeria
School official Muhammad Abdullahi explained that some staff, including the head teacher, had also been abducted
Johannesburg’s water crisis is getting worse
Large parts of Gauteng’s economic hub without water since Sunday after Eikenhof pump station damaged
Kenyan leader charged with murder of 191 children
Mackenzie had pleaded not guilty to the charges in the trial of 191 children, which was held separately from the adults.
Ivorian women find hope at Akwaba Mousso refuge center
Ivorian women find refuge and support at Akwaba Mousso, a unique center providing integrated services for victims of domestic abuse, fostering independence and self-esteem.
Kenya women demand end to femicide
Kenya faces a growing crisis of femicide, with activists demanding stricter laws and a shift in societal attitudes to protect women from violence.
UN alarmed over 780K displaced by terrorism in Mozambique
Filippo Grandi, UN refugee chief, visits Mozambique to address the plight of 780,000 displaced by violence in Cabo Delgado.
UN urges Sudan ceasefire for Ramadan
The UN urges warring parties in Sudan to stop fighting during Ramadan as the conflict causes a humanitarian crisis.
Economic growth propels Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya
Several African countries have emerged as economic powerhouses
Russian and Nigerian foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow
The foreign ministers of Russia and Nigeria held talks in Moscow on Wednesday where they discussed future relations between the two countries.
Kenyan opposition challenge to police deployment in Haiti
A Kenyan opposition leader on Wednesday said he planned to launch a new court challenge against a plan to send police officers to Haiti.
WFP warns Sudan war risks triggering world’s largest hunger crisis
Fighting in Sudan over the past almost 11 months risks creating the world’s largest hunger crisis, WFP warned.
Senegalese president dissolves government ahead of elections
Senegalese President Macky Sall dissolves the government, appointing Interior Minister Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister, in a strategic move for the upcoming presidential election.
Plane crash kills five in Burkina Faso
The incident involving a Lead Air plane left 5 dead and 2 injured.
DR Congo unrest displaces over 100,000 people
Heavy fighting in eastern DR Congo, including the capture of a town by M23 rebels, displaced over 100,000 people and resulted in civilian casualties.
South Africa urges ICJ action on Israel’s Gaza onslaught
South Africa has submitted a second plea to the International Court of Justice, urging emergency measures to address the “widespread starvation” caused by Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Senegal debates amnesty for protest violence
Senegalese lawmakers debate a proposed amnesty bill to calm tensions after deadly protests erupted over the delayed presidential election.