Tanzania’s skies witness double tragedy as two planes crash
Two Unity Air planes crash-landed at Mikumi National Park in Tanzania, but all 60 passengers and 7 crew survived. The cause of the second crash is unknown.
How South African hip-hop fueled the fight against apartheid
Hip-hop became an outlet for expressing the collective frustration
UN, African Union sign historic human rights pact
The United Nations and the African Union have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation on human rights issues in Africa.
Guterres: Africa a ‘double victim’ of historical and current injus...
UN chief Guterres has implored the international community to step up its efforts to support Africa’s pursuit of justice and development.
Mali to investigate rebel leaders, 2015 peace deal at risk
Mali’s probe of ethnic rebel leaders raises concerns about the future of the 2015 peace deal, which has been plagued by violations.
Cambodia prioritizes renewable energy, scraps $1.5B coal project
Cambodia has scrapped a $1.5 billion coal project, opting for a cleaner energy path with a potential LNG terminal.
UN chief: Africa ‘double victim’ of injustice
UN ‘totally committed to work with African Union in all areas of our common activity,’ says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Death toll soars to 120 in Kenya floods
Officials say over 89,000 households have been displaced and are being hosted in 112 camps across the country
ICC halts investigation into deadly post-election violence in Kenya
Court says it will not pursue additional cases of alleged criminal responsibility
ECOWAS ready ‘to deploy elements’ in Sierra Leone ‘if need b...
A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, was Monday (Nov. 27), by Sierra Leone’s president.
Zimbabwean opposition figure wins first court battle
Job Sikhala, a prominent Zimbabwean opposition leader, has been acquitted in a court case.
Togo’s opposition worries about delayed election’s fairness
Togo’s opposition is raising concerns about the fairness of the delayed parliamentary elections, citing potential irregularities and lack of transparency.
Libya’s migrant deportation operation returns 250 to Niger, Chad
The repatriation operation was carried out in coordination with the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Burkina Faso: Militant attack kills at least 40 civilians
Militants have killed at least 40 civilians in an attack on a town in Burkina Faso.
NGO reveals over 74,000 children stranded in Timbuktu, Mali
Essential supplies such as food and medicine are rapidly diminishing due to militants preventing entry into Timbuktu
Sierra Leone: Sunday’s attack was coup attempt
Coup attempt has been foiled in Sierra Leone, according to the government.
Madagascar detains colonels over election unrest
Two Madagascar colonels have been detained and charged with inciting a mutiny during the country’s recent presidential election.
EU expresses concern over Niger’s migrant-trafficking law repeal
Niger’s military rulers have repealed a law against migrant trafficking, prompting concerns from the European Union.
Elevator accident at S African platinum mine claims 11 lives, injures 75
The catastrophic incident occurred on Monday evening when over 80 employees were exiting a shaft
Ghana Cardinal Peter Turkson: It’s time to understand homosexuality
A prominent Ghanaian priest, cardinal Peter Turkson of the Roman Catholic church has spoken against criminalizing homosexuality,
African scientists urge to reject fossil fuels at COP28
Scientists and youth propose bold vision for Africa’s energy future, powered by clean, renewable sources
Criminal mafia activity escalates in South Africa
Organised crime is escalating in South Africa as criminal mafias reportedly get more brazen and threaten high-profile officials in the country.
Most leaders of attack on Sierra Leone military barracks arrested
Inmates escaped during security breach, says Julius Maada Bio
African Americans’ continuous fight for justice
African Americans have consistently occupied the forefront of the battle for civil rights and equality
Plight of Darfur worsens as violence erupts in Sudan’s Nile
Reports are emerging of atrocities being committed against civilians in Darfur
Kenya’s flood crisis worsens as death toll climbs
The Kenyan government is grappling with a worsening flood crisis that has claimed the lives of 76 people and displaced thousands, with heavy rains continuing to batter the country.
Nigerians turn to biofuel amid cooking gas price surge
The escalating cost of cooking gas is driving a shift towards biofuel in Nigeria, as households seek alternatives to meet their cooking energy needs.