Ethiopia completes 94% of controversial Renaissance Dam
Renaissance Dam council calls for continued meetings between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia to address disagreements
UK expresses concern over ‘escalating tensions’ in Horn of Africa
‘We reaffirm our full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia,’ says British Embassy in Mogadishu
Ghana official creditors mull debt restructuring terms
Cut-off date disagreement stalls Ghana’s debt relief from official creditors.
DRC’s Catholic and Protestant churches demand inquiry into election is...
DR Congo churches demand probe into election irregularities, raising doubts about Tshisekedi’s re-election.
Liberia-flagged carrier boarded by armed individuals off Somalia
Maritime security officials sound the alarm after a merchant vessel is intercepted by armed individuals near Somalia.
Tunisia arrests Al Jazeera reporter, accusing with terrorism
Tunisian anti-terrorism forces arrested Al Jazeera’s Samir Sassi, prompting the journalists’ union to denounce the arbitrary detention and express concerns about deteriorating freedom of speech.
Turkey concerned over Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Turkey expressed concern over Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, reiterating its commitment to Somali unity and urging direct dialogue for dispute resolution.
UN warns of escalating human suffering in Sudan with nearly 25M people
UN’s Martin Griffiths issues urgent warning on Sudan’s deepening crisis, urging global action to avert humanitarian catastrophe.
Zambia delays school reopening by 3 weeks due to cholera outbreak
Measure comes week after Southern African state banned street vending due to surge in Cholera cases
Agri-Tech innovations transform African agriculture
Agri-tech has been a driving force in revolutionizing farming practices across Africa
Rwanda issues recall for Kenyan drug over safety concerns
The RFDA further mandated all retailers and healthcare facilities to cease the distribution of these tablets and return them to the original suppliers
Egypt stands firm with Somalia in face-off against Ethiopia
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has pledged his support for Somalia, following a deep disagreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland over maritime access.
Congo declares state of emergency over floods and landslides
A state of humanitarian emergency has been announced in the Republic of Congo, following flooding caused by heavy rains that’s been pouring for over a month.
Former Sierra Leone president charged with treason
Ernest Bai Koroma charged with 4 counts in connection with last year’s coup attempt
SA army dismisses ex-officer’s threat to remove president
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has swiftly distanced itself from alarming statements made by a former commander, Sylvester Mangolele, who recently surfaced in a video circulating widely on social media.
Arab League rejects Ethiopia’s sea access deal with Somaliland
Ethiopia signs deal with Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland to give it access to Red Sea ports
Israel considering filing lawsuit against South Africa, Iran, Hamas
South Africa filed lawsuit with UN court accusing Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza Strip
Sudan’s RSF leader Dagalo commits to prisoner release, safe corridors
Hemedti, Sudan’s RSF leader, promises to release detainees and create safe corridors in a diplomatic breakthrough.
Sudan’s RSF leader Dagalo visits Kenya for dialogue push
Sudan’s RSF leader Daglo seeks ceasefire in regional talks, meeting Kenya’s President Ruto to urge dialogue.
Ancient African societies’ pioneering contributions in science
Ancient African societies have emerged as pioneers in the domains of science and mathematics
First Somali-American elected mayor officially assumes office in the US
Mohamed’s journey to this historic moment began in 2019 when she was elected to the city council at the age of 23
Ethiopia responds to sea access deal with Somaliland
Deal will not have any effect on any country, says Ethiopia
Somali, Egyptian presidents speak by phone
Egypt says it will stand by Somalia and provide support for its security and stability
Hamas leader thanks S. Africa for launching genocide case
In a televised address the chief of Hamas’ political bureau thanked South Africa for launching a case against Israel at the UN’s top court.
EU urges respect for Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi sign MoU on granting Ethiopia access to Red Sea
Power cuts return in South Africa
Widespread power outages have returned to South Africa following a brief respite during the festive period.
Nigeria state declares 7 days of mourning for victims killed in attack
Mourning to honor more than 100 victims killed Dec. 24, says Plateau State governor