Death toll from Cyclone Gamane in Madagascar climbs to 18
The cyclone, initially forecasted to bypass the Indian Ocean island, made an unforeseen landfall in the north on Wednesday
Rapid growth in African air travel
Air travel across Africa has witnessed a significant surge, propelled by robust economic growth
Togo’s opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests
Activists and opposition leaders in Togo called for protests to stop the country’s president from signing off on a new constitution
HRW accuses Wagner of killing civilians with Malian army
Separate report earlier this week that two drone strikes in northern Mali killed at least 13 civilians, including seven children
No evidence, Nigeria Releases Boko Haram suspects
A Nigerian court orders the release of over 300 people suspected of belonging to Boko Haram due to lack of evidence.
Ethiopian Muslims call for unity, aid at grand iftar
Over 80,000 gather at Ethiopia’s Grand Street Iftar for a call to peace and support for those in need.
Nigeria’s Tinubu urges good governance after Senegal vote
Successful elections in Senegal and Liberia are seen as strengthening democracy in West Africa, with calls for continued good governance and stability.
Outgoing leader Macky Sall meets Senegal’s Bassirou Faye
Senegal’s incoming president Bassirou Diomaye Faye meets outgoing leader Macky Sall for a peaceful handover following the election.
South Africa’s Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections
Jacob Zuma, 81, has until April 2 to appeal Electoral Commission’s decision
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Libya
Flag carrier to have 3 flights per week between Tripoli, Istanbul
45 Killed After Bus Plunges Into Ravine In South Africa
One person was also seriously injured in the crash of the vehicle heading from Botswana to Moria in the north of the country, the ministry said in a statement.
Africa’s renewable energy surge
Numerous African nations are tapping into a diverse array of clean energy sources
Nigerian parents reunites with their captivity children
At least 1,400 students have been kidnapped from Nigerian schools since the 2014 .
At least 81 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmud accelerated the fight against the terrorist organization al-Shabaab after he took office in 2022.
Turkey donates medical equipment to South Sudanese students
The Turkish Embassy, in coordination with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), donated laboratory equipment.
Sierra Leone court-martial hands down sentence in coup plot case
Sierra Leone court-martial sentences Staff Sergeant Alhaji Koroma to 30 years in prison for his involvement in an attempted coup last November, marking the first conviction among 27 suspects.
Mali airstrike leaves 13 civilians dead — Amnesty
Amnesty International reports Malian drone strikes in the north killed 13 civilians, including 7 children, and demands an investigation.
US prepares troop exit plan as Niger cancels deal
Niger’s military junta terminated a 2012 cooperation agreement with the US, prompting discussions on US troop withdrawal and a potential increase in Russian military presence.
South Africa’s ANC takes legal action against opposition MK party
ANC takes legal action against MK party in South Africa, filing a court application to prevent name usage.
Togo activists demand halt to president’s power grab
Activists and opposition leaders in Togo protest against President Faure Gnassingbe’s bid to extend his rule through a new constitution.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins election with 54.28% of votes
Announcement was made by the National Vote Counting Commission, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape.
Tunisia sentences 4 to death in 2013 opposition leader killing
Tunisia convicts four for the 2013 murder of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, but lingering questions and accusations threaten the country’s fragile democracy.
Senegal elects youngest president, China cheers
China congratulated Senegal’s newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and expressed interest in strengthening bilateral relations.
Russia and Mali forge closer counterterrorism alliance
The Kremlin announced that Putin and Goita reached an accord to enhance their collaboration in counterterrorism measures
13 people killed in Liberia gold mine collapse
Efforts are underway to locate several others who are still missing following the collapse
Africa’s legendary hospitality
Beyond food, African hospitality is expressed through heartfelt conversations
Ethiopian bank recovered 78% of funds caught in system glitch
March 16 glitch involved 25,761 customers in unauthorized transactions, putting around $14M at risk of theft