Angola’s ex-leader’s son acquitted
Angola’s constitutional court throws out the embezzlement conviction of Jose Filomeno dos Santos, son of the former president.
Women rights activists react to DRC first female PM
Women rights activists in the DR Congo have congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi for appointing Judith Suminwa as the first female prime minister in their country.
Algeria president’s early election move stirs political frenzy
Algeria’s President Tebboune’s surprise announcement of early elections has sparked speculation and political fervor.
Bomb blast kills aid workers in Somalia’s Mogadishu
Somalia grapples with renewed violence as a bomb blast in Mogadishu leaves aid workers dead.
Niger dissolves local councils, installs military control
Niger’s military government, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has dissolved all local councils elected in 2020.
Turkish Embassy distributes food aid to South Sudan
Turkish aid agencies active in South Sudan, reaching out to those in need, says Turkish envoy
South African footballer Luke Fleurs killed in Johannesburg carjacking
Police sources say 24-year-old defender for Kaizer Chiefs shot at gas station in Honeydew suburb
Australian aid worker’s family supports war crimes investigation
Family of Zomi Frankcom, who was killed in Israeli strike early this week in Gaza, describes Israel’s response as ‘disappointing,’ say media reports
Africa’s historic trading empires: Pillars of global commerce
Africa has been a vibrant hub of trade and commerce, fostering powerful empires
SA parliament speaker resigns over corruption probe
Ms Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts during her time as defence minister.
Pope Francis prays for volunteers killed in Gaza
The number of volunteers killed in the Palestinian enclave is now around 200. the deadliest ever crisis for humanitairian workers.
Togo in limbo: Elections postponed amid tensions over reform
Togo’s government delays elections after a controversial constitutional reform raises concerns about President Gnassingbé’s potential to extend his rule.
South Africa to phase out captive-bred lion hunting
Conservation groups celebrate a major victory as South Africa outlaws captive lion breeding for hunting purposes.
Ministry bypasses federation in naming new Cameroon coach
Cameroon’s Football Federation is at odds with the Ministry of Sports over the appointment of Marc Brys as the new national team coach.
Dozens killed in DRC rebel attack on village near Uganda border
Rebels linked to the Islamic State group launch a deadly attack in eastern Congo, killing at least a dozen civilians and setting a hospital on fire.
Ex-rebel highlights challenges of leaving militias in CAR
A UN-backed program in CAR disarms rebels but struggles to keep them from rejoining militias.
Gabon takes historic step towards democratic renewal
Led by President Felix Tshisekedi, the dialogue signifies a crucial step towards fostering hope for a brighter future in the country
Ghana to hike cocoa farmgate price by 50 pct
To address smuggling and share profits from the global cocoa price boom, Ghana announces a significant increase in farmgate prices for cocoa farmers.
UN: Disease, hunger hit DRC prisons, over 100 dead in 2024
A UN official revealed critical conditions in Democratic Republic of Congo’s prisons, with over 100 deaths in 2024 attributed to overcrowding, disease, and insufficient food.
Patients suffer as Kenyan doctors’ strike persists
Kenyan doctors continue their strike, rejecting a government offer on salary arrears and trainee doctor hiring.
Nigeria raises electricity rates for major consumers
The commission intends to classify customers based on data provided by electricity distributors
Graft scandal rocks South Africa as speaker steps down
A corruption scandal engulfs South Africa’s ruling party as the parliament speaker resigns just weeks before national elections.
African nations spearhead space exploration efforts
African countries are accelerating their investment in space exploration and technology
Zimbabwe declares state of emergency due to devastating drought
Southern African country has grain deficit of 680,000 metric tons, with more than 2.7M people in need of food aid, says President Emmerson Mnangagwa
At least 12 killed, 15 children missing in South Sudan attack
A civil war from 2013-18 caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and although the main belligerents have since been at peace, clashes continue among armed groups.
Ugandan court to issue verdict in petition against tough anti-gay law
Uganda’s constitutional court is due on Wednesday to deliver a verdict on a petition seeking to annul the country’s tough Anti-Homosexuality Act
SA’s parliamentary speaker faces imminent arrest over graft charges
Opposition lawmakers have called for her to step down from her position as speaker over the allegations.