Exploring Africa’s major exports
Africa is abundantly blessed with mineral wealth, and its natural resources are a cornerstone of its exports
Niger accuses France of preparing for potential military intervention
In a statement broadcast on state television overnight, the junta reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of French troops from its territory
43 killed in airstrike on Sudan market
The conflict, primarily centered in Khartoum and the western Darfur region, has resulted in the displacement of nearly five million individuals
African leaders extend condolences to Morocco after deadly quake
At least 2,012 people killed, 2,059 others injured after powerful earthquake struck North African country late Friday
Turkish, Egyptian presidents hold sideline talks in India
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in capital New Delhi to attend G-20 summit
Senegal’s Sall backs Prime Minister Ba for president
Amadou Ba to lead ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar coalition in February election
Niger accuses France of ‘insincerity’ about its troop withdraw
Military claims France continues to deploy troops in regional countries in ‘preparation for aggression’
EU leaders express solidarity with Morocco
Letter to King Mohammed VI offers condolences for lives lost in quake
Gabon’s transitional government names new Cabinet
Woman appointed as defense minister in new Cabinet comprising 25 members
Africa’s natural disasters through time
Africa, a vast and diverse continent, has a long and storied history of grappling with natural disasters
Marrakech earthquake affects thousands, says WHO
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake kills more than 1,000 people in Morocco, according to local authorities
Prominent South African Zulu leader Buthelezi passes away at age of 95
Buthelezi held the position of hereditary chief among the Zulus, the largest ethnic group in South Africa.
Violence makes eastern DR Congo ‘worst place’ for children
Violence makes eastern DR Congo ‘worst place’ for children
Africa’s pursuit of happiness
Why do several African nations consistently rank among the happiest in the world?
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Morocco
The quake occurred about 72 km east of the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Burkina junta arrests 3 soldiers for ‘plot’ against regime
Their objective, as stated, was to undermine the stability of the transition, which refers to the interim military governance period preceding the scheduled elections.
Central African Republic ex-rebel leader charged with crimes against humanity
Ex-rebel leader Abdoulaye Hissene charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes
A traffic accident in eastern Sudan results in 12 fatalities, 4 injured
Sudanese police reported a traffic accident between a large bus and a small one on the Al-Qadarif road, resulting in the death of 12 individuals and injuring four
African Union says it engages with all parties in Sudan to address the crisis
AU has confirmed that it meets with all civil, military, and social parties in Sudan as part of its efforts to resolve the crisis
Over 100 Al-Shabaab defectors surrender to Somalia
107 terrorist from Al-Shabaab surrendered themselves to the government in Somalia
Tanzania to immunize over 3 million children with polio vaccines
This comes after resurgence of virus in East African country
UN reports rebels strapping explosives to infant twins in DR Congo
The explosives were removed by mine experts without detonating.
Uganda reports killing 567 IS-affiliated militants since December 2021
In June of this year, 42 individuals, primarily students, were tragically massacred at a school in Kasese, Western Uganda.
Activists criticize EU’s lack of action on Uganda’s LGBTQ law
The EU is one of Uganda’s largest donors, financing infrastructure projects, healthcare programs, and providing food assistance.
Turkey has ‘no intention of colonization’ in Africa
Authorities in North African nation provide all kinds of cooperation to help boost investment
More than 1000 irregular migrants apprehended in Senegal in 2 weeks
A patrol boat intercepted the 118 would-be migrants off the coast of Saint-Louis in the country’s north, the statement said.
Sudan’s weather: A changing landscape
One of the most noticeable changes in Sudan’s weather has been the shifting rainfall patterns