Amnesty demands justice for Nigerian airstrike on civilian
Killings civilians ‘should not be swept under the carpet,’ says rights group
UN: Over 12000 killed since fighting broke out in Sudan
Sudan has been witnessing deadly clashes between the SAF and the RSF in the capital Khartoum and other areas since April 15.
Kenya to send 1,500 farm workers to Israel
Employment contracts set for 3-year term, with possibility of renewal
ECOWAS court rejects Niger’s request to lift coup sanctions
West Africa’s top court rejected a request by Niger’s junta for a lifting of coup-related sanctions imposed by its neighbours.
UK government insists Rwanda asylum plan will succeed
The UK government’s Rwanda migrant plan continues to be a source of heated debate, with Prime Minister Sunak facing growing opposition from both legal experts and members of his own party.
Somali’s Puntland abandons direct elections, chooses clan system
Puntland has decided to abandon its plans for direct elections and will instead choose its leaders through a traditional clan-based system.
Yaa Asantewaa: Fearless Ashanti Queen Mother
Her unwavering courage and exceptional leadership played a pivotal role in the resistance
Seychelles declares state of emergency following massive explosion
The declaration, is in response to the explosion at the CCCL explosives store and the devastation caused by the flooding
US says Sudanese factions committing war crimes, ethnic cleansing
State Department determines warring parties committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in Sudan
Mali and Niger denounce double taxation agreements with France
The agreements cover personal and corporate income tax, inheritance tax, and registration duties.
Exploring the grandeur of the Songhai Empire
During the 15th to the 16th century, the Songhai Empire stood as a testament to the grandeur of African civilizations
Chad and Mauritania commence process to disband G5 Sahel force
Burkina Faso and Niger declared their withdrawal from the alliance on Saturday
US pushing ‘LGBT agenda’ in Africa says Uganda after new sanctions
In May, Uganda implemented stringent anti-gay legislation, marking one of the world’s severest laws against same-sex activities
Ethiopia: Drone strike on ambulance claims lives of five civilians
Federal forces are reportedly employing drones to target local militias amidst ongoing escalating violence
Sierra Leone: 57 arrests after attempted coup
The Sierra Leonean government announced on Monday 43 new arrests in connection with the November 26 coup attempt, bringing to 57 the number of people arrested since these events
Death toll hits 160 in Kenya as El Nino floods wreak havoc
Government says rains have displaced over half a million people and unleashed widespread chaos and landslides
Zambia’s president calls for speedy rescue of 31 trapped miners
State of victims remains unknown as they approach fifth day of being trapped under mud
Nigeria’s president orders investigation after drone strike kills 85
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a military drone attack
Senegal’s top court to rule on Sonko’s presidential eligibility
Can Sonko overcome legal hurdles and challenge Senegal’s incumbent president? The court holds the key.
African Union worried over Guinea-Bissau parliament dissolve
African Union joins international community in expressing concern over Guinea-Bissau’s political upheaval.
African Troops in world wars and the call for freedom
These unsung heroes fought alongside European powers, showcasing courage
Niger ends defense and security partnerships with the European Union
Move announced as junta agrees to strengthen defense cooperation with Russia
Nigerian military mistakenly bombs civilians at religious gathering
Army on routine mission against terrorists but inadvertently strikes members of community, says Kaduna state official
African countries defend large delegations at COP28
Multiple African governments have justified their decision to send substantial delegations to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, despite facing widespread criticism.
Neocolonialism persists as a modern challenge to independence
Despite achieving formal independence, many nations find themselves entangled in a web of neocolonial dynamics
Mauritania’s anti-corruption drive nets 5-year jail sentence for former ...
Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has been found guilty of corruption and sentenced to five years in prison.
Torrential rains devastate East Africa, kill over 300
Incessant rains have triggered catastrophic floods in East Africa, leaving a trail of devastation and claiming the lives of over 300 people.