UAE, Egypt make 9th Gaza aid airdrop
33 tons of food, medical aid delivered in joint operation
Niger-US military partnership ends
Niger’s military junta has severed military ties with the US, leaving the future of US troops stationed in the country uncertain.
UN urges ceasefire in Sudan for Ramadan
The UN urges warring factions in Sudan to observe a ceasefire during Ramadan to allow aid delivery and prevent a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Machete fights erupt in Cameroon village
Villagers in Cameroon’s Kouoptamo armed with machetes and homemade firearms clashed over land, leaving several injured.
Nigerian soldiers killed in Delta community violence
Sixteen Nigerian soldiers were killed by community youths while responding to a conflict between two communities in Delta State.
South Sudan orders school closure due to heatwaves
Sweltering conditions grip South Sudan, forcing school closures and raising concerns about the health risks posed by extreme heat.
UN calls for urgent aid to avert famine in Sudan
The UN warns of a potential famine in Sudan as war disrupts food production and displaces millions. Nearly 5 million people could face catastrophic hunger.
Football, a powerful tool for diplomacy in Africa
Football transcends mere sport—it embodies a cultural phenomenon that fosters unity
All 5 attackers killed, ending Somalia hotel siege
Security forces in Somalia say they have killed all five attackers who laid siege to a hotel in a normally secure area of the capital.
Italy, EU commission to sign deal with Egypt
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she will be in Cairo on Sunday to sign an agreement
Uganda’s refugees are 3.6% of its population
Uganda hosts Africa’s largest refugee camp, 1.6 million people. More than twice as many as those in the European Union, as a percentage of its population.
UN calls for probe into mass kidnappings in Nigeria
Hundreds, including school children, have been abducted in a horrific wave of kidnappings in northern Nigeria. The UN is demanding investigations and justice.
Senegal opposition vows change after release
Released from prison, Senegalese opposition candidate Faye vows to fight for change and pan-Africanism.
Victoria Falls stuns visitors with its natural grandeur
Victoria Falls, known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (“The Smoke That Thunders”), lives up to its name
Internet disruption hits West and Central Africa
A major internet outage struck West and Central Africa on Thursday, as reported by the internet observatory Netblocks
Sisi warns Israel against ground attack on Gaza’s Rafah
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi hosted Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Cairo.
Two suspects appear in court for murder of three Egyptian monks
Two men accused of fatally stabbing three Egyptian monks belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church in South Africa this week have appeared in court
Al-Shabaab attacks hotel In Somali capital
Attackers in Somalia’s capital stormed a hotel near the president’s office on Thursday after a pair of explosions
Senegal’s president pushes for amnesty law ahead of poll
Amidst a political crisis, Senegal’s President Macky Sall’s directive for an amnesty law triggers speculation on the fate of jailed opposition leaders, adding complexity to the upcoming election.
Kenyan doctors strike despite court order
Kenyan doctors went on strike despite a court order, disrupting healthcare services and leaving patients struggling to access treatment.
Egypt, France strategize maritime stability amid Red Sea tensions
Egyptian Navy Commander Attoua and French Navy Admiral Salars discuss means of enhancing cooperation and maritime stability in the region amid ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
African governments embrace UN development goals
The SDGs, a set of 17 global objectives aimed at ending poverty
Rwanda court blocks opposition leader’s bid for presidency
Rwanda’s high court refuses opposition figure Victoire Ingabire’s request to overturn a legal ban on convicted persons.
Africa emerges as promising investment destination
Africa has been garnering attention as a promising destination for investment
Cameroon bans opposition groups ahead of election
Cameroon’s government banned two opposition groups, accusing them of being illegal, while rights groups criticized the regime’s suppression of dissent.
Senegal’s Sonko ally Faye runs for president in jail
Despite being detained, opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is campaigning for Senegal’s presidency with support from allies of a disqualified firebrand leader.
Algerian activist gets suspended sentence
An Algerian court sentenced prominent activist Karim Tabbou to a suspended sentence and fine on charges related to his involvement in pro-democracy protests.
