Election campaign kicks off in DR Congo
26 candidates running for the highest office, officially launched a month-long election campaign.
Minusma hands over 9th base to authorities
This closure is the ninth among the twelve camps they have in the country, according to a statement published on social media.
Several armed gang members killed in Nigerian army airstrikes
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) neutralized many gang members in an operation against armed gangs in Kaduna state.
Clashes kill 32 in disputed Abyei region between South Sudan and Sudan
Fighting in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan has left at least 32 people dead, including a UN peacekeeper.
Eastern DR Congo shooting leaves 7 dead
The details about the shooting incident on Saturday evening at a displaced people’s camp in North Kivu’s Nyiragongo territory remain ambiguous and unclear
DR Congo election season begins with bangs, bullets
DR Congo launches a month-long election campaign with 26 presidential candidates amidst political tension and eastern conflict with 44 million registered voters out of a population nearing 100 million, the presidential election is set for December 20.
Nigeria frees 4,000 prisoners to ease prison overcrowding
Thousands of detainees throughout Nigeria have been set free from prison as part of an initiative to address overcrowding
Five things to know about DR Congo
Once called Zaire, DRC is a vast and diverse nation currently grappling with ongoing conflict
Mali army discovers mass grave in Kidal
The military stated that it is conducting investigations aimed at “bring those responsible to justice”
Cargo operations at Kenya’s Mombasa Port disrupted due to heavy rain
In recent weeks, the Horn of Africa has witnessed heavy rainfall and flash floods attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon
Ousmane Sonko’s lawyer says “battle is not lost”
Supreme Court on Friday overturned opposition figure Ousmane Sonko back in the running for the election
Rishi Sunak optimistic over asylum plan with Rwanda
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday that the number of migrants crossing illegally into the UK from Europe is down by a third.
Sundiata Keita, the Lion King
Sundiata’s story, often recited through the oral traditions of griots, is one of triumph over adversity
Nigerian police free 2 detained Afrobeat stars linked to MohBad’s death
The circumstances surrounding MohBad’s death remain largely unexplained
Tanzania confirms death of citizen missing in Hamas attack
A late Friday statement confirmed the unfortunate demise of farming student Clemence Mtenga, with efforts underway to discuss the repatriation of his body to his family
Sudanese rival factions accuse each other for damaged dam in Khartoum
The full extent of the damage to the dam remained uncertain, but significant harm to the dam raised concerns about potential severe flooding of the White Nile
Joseph Boakai wins Liberia’s presidential runoff election
Boakai won 50.89% of the vote with nearly 99.58% of polling stations counted, according to results from the Nov. 14 election
UN received Sudan’s letter to terminate political mission
Permission to terminate UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan needs to come from Security Council
From Bantu roots to Arabic influences: The Swahili language
Swahili, a Bantu language connects millions of people across East Africa
Senegal’s top court foils Ousmane Sonko’s presidential bid
Senegal court annuls ruling that allowed opposition leader to run for president
Rwanda embraces refugees escaping Libya’s turmoil
Rwanda received 169 African asylum seekers from Libya, hailing from Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan
Kenyan police uncover scam exceeding the wealth of Mansa Musa
The staggering figure has sparked surprise, considering it is nearly 200 times the total value of the US dollars in global circulation
Zimbabwe’s Harare declares state of emergency amid cholera outbreak
Dozens of individuals have lost their lives in the ongoing outbreak, which has resulted in over 7,000 suspected cases thus far
Tanzania wants more than apology for colonial atrocities from Germany
German President Steinmeier issued apology for colonial-era brutalities earlier this month
Maasai Warriors’ Historic Journey of Culture
Throughout history, the Maasai have faced challenges to their traditional way of life
IMF approves $968 million loan to Kenya
(IMF) announced that it had reached an agreement on a $938 million (€864 million) loan for Kenya, an East African country.
UN: Conflict intensifies in Sudan after Jeddah talks
Developments in Sudan were discussed at the UN Security Council.