Somalia struggles with plastic bag ban

Somalia’s recent ban on single-use plastic bags is facing challenges due to economic constraints and a lack of enforcement.

East African Rift Valley: Africa slowly splitting into two continents

Scientists have confirmed that the East African Rift Valley is gradually pulling apart

Somali pirates demand $10m ransom for Chinese fishermen

The vessel is currently being held in Puntland, Somalia.

Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in Mozambique, Malawi

Cyclone Chido has caused significant devastation in Mozambique and Malawi, leaving at least 34 people dead and displacing hundreds of thousands.

DRC sues Apple, accusing tech giant of using ‘blood minerals’

The DRC has taken legal action against Apple, accusing the company of using minerals mined in conflict zones, often by armed groups, in its electronic devices.

Muslim Brotherhood expands efforts to infiltrate Sudanese politics

A recent report has shed light on the significant infiltration of the MB into Sudan’s Popular Resistance movements, with particular concern over the Brotherhood’s growing influence within the Sudanese military

Zambia nears end of debt restructuring

The deal follows a bilateral agreement with France, the first country to sign under the G20 common framework.

50-year sentence for killer of Kenyan gay rights activist

Kiptoo’s killing in 2023 sparked widespread condemnation and highlighted the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya.

Congo identifies mystery illness as severe malaria

Since October 2020, the ministry has documented 592 cases of the illness, which has a fatality rate of 6.2%

Hippos: Africa’s deadliest animal, claiming more lives than lions and crocod...

While hippos may appear to be adorable and clumsy, they are among the deadliest animals in Africa

Comoros mourns cyclone Chido victims in Mayotte

Comoros has declared a week of national mourning to honor the victims of Cyclone Chido, which has caused widespread devastation in neighboring Mayotte.

UN seeks $1.42b to aid Somalia in 2025

The United Nations has launched a $1.42 billion humanitarian appeal to assist 4.6 million people in Somalia in 2025.

Barrick threatens Mali ops over gold block

Barrick Gold has threatened to suspend its operations in Mali due to ongoing disputes with the government over a new mining code and the blocking of gold shipments.

UN warns of Sudan crisis’s impact

The UN has warned that the international community is not fully grasping the severity of the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

The Sahara desert: A colossal and ever-expanding giant

The Sahara Desert, renowned for its extreme climate, holds a title that few other landscapes can rival

South Sudan launches 2025 humanitarian response plan

South Sudan has launched a humanitarian appeal for $1.7 billion to assist 5.4 million of its most vulnerable citizens in 2025.

Technical teams assess damage at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after fire

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared force majeure after the fire severely damaged the reservoirs

Cameroon warns of financial crisis in Central Africa

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has warned of a potential financial crisis in Central Africa, urging immediate action to address declining net external reserves and other economic challenges.

South Africa marks reconciliation day amid challenges

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the country’s ongoing challenges in achieving reconciliation, despite significant progress made since the end of apartheid.

Clashes renew in eastern DR Congo after failed peace summit

The M23 has made territorial gains, raising concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.  

ECOWAS sets timeline for coup-affected nations’ exit

The announcement, made by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, reflects the bloc’s struggle to maintain unity amidst mounting challenges

UN seeks $1.42B for Somalia humanitarian aid in 2025

UN humanitarian agency says drought, conflict could be among key risks in 2025

Uganda orders govt to pay LRA war crime victims

A Ugandan court has ordered the government to pay compensation to victims of LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo, who was convicted of war crimes.

Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte

The powerful storm brought winds exceeding 225 km/h (140 mph), flattening entire communities and leaving tens of thousands homeless in the French Indian Ocean territory

Africa: The cocoa powerhouse of the world

Africa produces approximately 70% of the world’s cocoa beans

West African military states enable visa-free travel amid ECOWAS rift

The announcement follows escalating tensions between the three states and ECOWAS after military coups in Mali (2020), Burkina Faso (2022), and Niger (2023)

Guinea opposition slams junta over transition delays

The junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, claimed that the conditions necessary for completing the transition remain unmet

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