DR Congo’s ruling party wins majority of seats in elections
UDPS wins 69 seats in 500-member National Assembly ahead of 44 other parties
Arab League calls for emergency meeting on Somalia-Ethiopia row
Arab League to convene emergency meeting to discuss tensions between Somalia, Ethiopia
Madagascar officially installs new government
Members were ‘rigorously chosen,’ says President Andry Rajoelina
Somalia warns Ethiopia
If Ethiopia intervenes in Somali territories, it must bear the consequences, says Hamza Abdi Barre
Salah penalty rescues Egypt against Mozambique at AFCON
Mohammed Salah scores stoppage-time penalty to rescue draw for The Pharaohs
Zambia rallying to contain worst cholera outbreak in a decade
Zambia is dealing with one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years as 351 people have died and nearly 9,000 active cases have been registered.
Comorians cast their votes in presidential election
Incumbent President Azali Assoumani is seeking a 4th term
Ruto focuses on housing, infrastructure investment in Kenya
Kiambiriria-Kuresoi road upgrade and Bondeni housing project among key initiatives by President Ruto in Nakuru and Nyandarua.
African football’s dynamic fans
From Cairo to Cape Town, fans don their team colors with pride
Namibia criticizes Germany’s support to Israel in genocide case
Namibian Presidency: “On Namibian soil, Germany committed the first genocide of the 20th century in 1904-1908”
Kenya law society protests Ruto’s judiciary critique
A tussle is building up between the judiciary and the executive branches of government in Kenya.
WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria
In 2022, the region was home to 94% of malaria cases (233 million) and 95% (580,000) of malaria deaths.
Sudan declines participation in IGAD summit amidst ongoing crisis
Sudan turns down IGAD summit invitation, citing earlier unimplemented resolutions, while head of RSF says will attend
Libya aims to revitalize economy through energy sector reform
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh outlined ambitious programs to revitalize the economy at the Libya Energy and Economic Summit 2024.
DRC begins UN peacekeeper pullout, aims for year-end completion
Eastern Congo’s future hangs in the balance as UN peacekeeping presence fades amidst ongoing conflict.
UN mission to start phased pullout from Congo in April
By Dec. 31, the gradual ‘responsible and exemplary’ withdrawal will be completed, says official
Celebrating excellence: AFCON marks 67th anniversary
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) stands tall as a testament to the continent’s rich footballing heritage
2 US Navy sailors missing off coast of Somalia
Personnel recovery operation underway, says US Central Command
76 African clubs banned from transfers by FIFA
FIFA published a new database of clubs banned from registering new players on Thursday (Jan. 11). This list includes top African teams, six in Saudi Arabia and five in the Argentine championship.
Somali president alleges Ethiopia threatens its sovereignty
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urges Ethiopia to disengage from violating Somalia’s sovereignty
South Africa: Israel “dismally failed” in its defence before the ICJ
On the final day of the preliminary hearings in the Israel genocide case, Israel’s defence focused on the brutality of the Oct. 7 attacks.
Egypt raises alarm over Red Sea military Activity after US-UK Yemen strikes
US-UK respond to Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships with Yemen strikes, Egypt warns of escalation.
Deadly minibus blast rocks Somalia, leaving nine dead, several injured
Nine people, including women and children, were killed in a minibus bombing in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region.
Ukrainian crew among hostages in Somalia helicopter seizure
Al-Shabaab militants hijack UN chopper in central Somalia, hostages include Ukrainian crew members.
Ex-Suriname dictator Bouterse vanishes after skipping prison
Bouterse, convicted of 1982 murders, vanishes from Suriname after defying court order.
Kenyan lawyers march against Ruto’s ‘judicial interference’ ...
Kenyan lawyers protest President Ruto’s alleged interference in the judiciary, defending legal independence over development projects.
Nigeria’s top court rejects governor election challenges
Nigeria’s Supreme Court finalizes governorship election disputes, opposition parties celebrate gains while ruling party suffers losses.