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.
S Africa’s Zuma, disgraced ally team up in election blow to ANC
Former President Zuma and ex-top official Magashule unite in South Africa, potentially shaping the nation’s future.
Cameroon civilians suffer ‘severe impact’ of rising violence: HRW
Violence in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions and the Far North surged in the second half of 2023, with civilians caught between separatists, government forces, and radical groups in a conflict marking its sixth year.
Somali leader’s son freed in fatal car accident trial in Turkey
Diplomatic car crash in Istanbul leads to court case for Somali leader’s son, warrant scrapped after his appearance.
Griots: guardians of Africa’s rich history through storytelling legacy
In the heart of Africa, the ancient tradition of storytelling takes on a profound significance as Griots
UN worker fatally hit in mortar attack in Somalia’s capital
UN condemns attack claimed by al-Shabaab terrorist group
Burundi shuts border with Rwanda in wake of lethal rebel assault
Decision a response to Rwanda’s alleged support for Burundi’s rebels, says official
China supports Somalia in dispute over port agreement with Ethiopia
Ethiopia signed sea access deal with Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland, triggering rejection from Mogadishu
Nigerian army “neutralizes 86 terrorists”
Nigeria’s forces are still very much engaged in the fight against terrorists and are counting on citizens.
Ramaphosa: I am proud of our legal team in Israel genocide case
International Court of Justice hears South Africa’s arguments in case, will hear Israel’s response on Friday
Decisive action by RSF challenges alleged Sudan army victories in Omdurman
RSF soldiers in Omdurman stand firm against alleged Sudan Army victories, upholding truth.
Libyan protesters target oil, gas facilities in corruption fight
Anti-corruption protests threaten Libyan oil production near Tripoli, impacting gas flow and demanding leadership change.
Blinken concludes Gaza diplomacy blitz in Egypt with Sisi meeting
US Secretary Blinken concluded a week of intensive diplomacy between Israel, its neighbors, and Palestinian leaders, seeking a path forward from the Gaza war and post-conflict rehabilitation.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi visits Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, Ivory Coast
Marking 34 years of tradition, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi focuses on Africa in his first 2024 trip, discussing cooperation with Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, and Ivory Coast.
Gambia’s AFCON journey starts with emergency landing after oxygen loss
Gambia’s AFCON dreams almost turn into a nightmare as a technical malfunction forces their plane to land, leaving players shaken and raising safety questions.
Africa’s remarkable peacebuilding initiatives shine amid challenges
Despite facing numerous challenges, Africa has emerged as a beacon of hope in the realm of peacebuilding
Somali capital rocked by protest against Ethiopia’s Red Sea access deal
Deal between Ethiopia, Somaliland has united Somalis ‘like I have never seen before,’ protester tells media
South Africa: Gaza’s fate hinges on international court decision
Genocide case ‘underscores very essence of our shared humanity,’ South Africa’s delegation tells top UN court
UN reports ongoing response efforts for captured helicopter in Somalia
For the safety of all involved, UN will not say anything more at this point, official says
Malawi’s maize import ban forces WFP to mill grain from Tanzania
The food shortages are largely because of the impact of Cyclone Freddy, which washed away thousands of hectares of crops nearly a year ago.
Which countries back SA’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ?
Here are countries which welcomed the ICJ case that says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
UN helicopter captured in Somalia
Al-Shabbab killed one person and captured five others on a United Nations helicopter in central Somalia.
Morocco takes leadership of UN Rights body amid criticism
Morocco was on Wednesday voted to lead the United Nations Human Rights Council after beating off a challenge from South Africa.
Nigeria’s ex-power minister charged with corruption
Agunloye faces seven counts including fraudulent award of contract.
The African Union continues efforts to promote unity
The African Union continue to make strides toward realizing a unified African identity
Misinformation sparks deadly violence in Mozambique over cholera
Recent protests, blaming authorities for spreading cholera via medication, led to the destruction of over a dozen houses
Uganda’s president criticizes West after country’s trade pact remo...
‘Foreign pressure has no meaning…We can trade with those people who respect us,’ says Yoweri Museveni