DR Congo’s Tshisekedi wins second term in landslide victory
Tshisekedi wins a second term in Democratic Republic of Congo, but opposition leaders reject the results as fraudulent.
Ghana’s historic role in the global gold trade
The historical significance of West Africa’s vast gold reserves traces back centuries
Tunisia’s Ennahda demands release of political detainees
Journalist Ziad Al-Hani arrested for criticism of the commerce minister Commerce on radio
MINUSMA hands over the Timbuktu camp to the FAMA
The UN mission in Mali (MINUSMA) officially handed over to the national authorities.
UN: 1,000+ Burundian troops covertly fighting M23 rebels in DRC
The Burundian government denies any troop deployment in Congo, but UN experts say they have evidence to the contrary.
Somalia, Somaliland agree to resume dialogue after years of deadlock
Long-stalled talks between Somalia and Somaliland have been reopened in a bid to resolve tensions.
New Year’s Celebrations in Africa reverberate the essence of family
Throughout Africa, New Year’s Eve brings communities and families together in jubilation
US: Alleged al Shabaab supporter arrested in Kenya, inspired by Hamas
The US Justice Department charges a NJ man with aiding al Shabaab, alleging he was motivated by Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Two South Koreans released after being kidnapped in Nigeria
Two South Koreans kidnapped in Nigeria’s Niger Delta have been safely released and are now in good health.
Floods ravage South African town, killing over 20, destroying homes
Floods wreak havoc in South African town, leaving trail of death and destruction.
Ethiopia dismisses claims Tigray on brink of famine
Tigray leaders warn of famine as drought and flooding worsen, but Ethiopia denies claims.
Survivors of Nigeria attacks desperately wait for aid
The Nigerian government has pledged to provide aid to survivors of the attacks and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Senegal authorities ban event for opposition leader Sonko
Jailed Senegalese opposition leader’s nomination meeting blocked, raising questions about election fairness.
Ethiopia rejects Tigray’s famine alert, cites drought challenges
Getachew Reda, President of Tigray’s interim administration, voiced concerns on Friday, stating that 91 percent of the population faced the risk of starvation
South Africa extremely worried about civilian situation in Gaza
Pretoria files application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Zambia steps up anti-cholera campaign as deaths near 100
The Zambian authorities announced that they were stepping up their health campaign to combat cholera.
Chad Supreme court approves ‘yes’ referendum vote
The new constitutional text is not very different from the one already in force, and still gives great power to the Head of State.
91% of Ethiopia’s Tigray population at risk of starvation, death
Thousands of Tigrayans have perished due to lack of food since November 2022, says regional leader
Gunmen kill 2 police officers in Nigeria
Assailants dressed in military fatigues, says police spokesman
UN peacekeepers arrive at CAR massacre site
Their primary objective is to restore order and security to the afflicted area
African nations embrace linguistic diversity with new language policies
Numerous African nations have implemented progressive language policies
Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye sparks controversy on LGBT rights
The President’s controversial remarks reiterated his position that those endorsing homosexuality should remain in Western countries
RSF leader Dagalo, Ethiopian PM Ahmed meet on Sudan conflict
Dagalo’s visit to Ethiopia is part of an itinerary encompassing several allied and amicable nations, aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan
Somalia, Somaliland presidents attend meeting in Djibouti
Presidents of Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the separatist region of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi attended meeting in Djibouti to resume talks.
Sudan’s RFS leader Mohamed Dagalo visits Uganda and Ethiopia
Planned face-to-face meeting in Djibouti between Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and Sudan’s army chief postponed until January
Zambia anti-corruption probes minister over cash-filled video
Zambian authorities investigate video of minister receiving cash from Chinese businessman.
DRC stands firm on election results despite opposition demands
DRC government rejects opposition calls to cancel election, urging legal challenges instead.