Heavy rains have triggered flash floods in Somalia, resulting in a dire humanitarian situation. The floods have claimed the lives of 50 people and displaced nearly 700,000 individuals, leaving them homeless and vulnerable.
Somalia flood crisis worsens as death toll reaches 50 Read More »
Two fatalities and over 20 injuries resulted from a car crashing into Liberian president-elect Joseph Boakai’s supporters. Police suspect a deliberate act.
Car rams into crowd, kills two after Liberia elections Read More »
Zambia’s efforts to restructure its debt have been dealt a major blow as official creditors have rejected a revised deal to rework $3 billion of Eurobonds. The country’s official creditor committee (OCC), which includes China, Japan, and the Paris Club of creditor nations, said that the deal did not offer comparable relief to both commercial and official creditors.
Zambia’s debt restructuring bid stalled over more relief demands Read More »
The German government has pledged to invest 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) in African green energy projects until 2030.
Germany pledges $4.3 billion ‘green’ investment in Africa Read More »
Transnet expects to clear the backlog of 63 ships at the Port of Durban in 7 to 15 weeks. The delay is causing concern among importers, who fear they will miss the crucial Christmas shopping season.
Durban: Months needed to clear S Africa’s chaotic port backlog Read More »
African Union criticizes Israel’s Gaza attacks, urging diplomatic resolution to Israel-Palestine conflict. Chair Azali Assoumani condemns disproportionate responses, emphasizing the impact on children and the risk of fostering extremism.
African Union calls for ‘stronger efforts’ to end Israel’s Gaza war Read More »
A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has raised concerns about the potential for widespread fatalities. Zimbabwean authorities are working to contain the outbreak and provide treatment to those affected.
Cholera surges in Zimbabwe, fears of dozens killed Read More »
Sudan’s fragile political landscape and ongoing conflicts raise concerns of a potential disintegration similar to Libya’s post-Gaddafi turmoil. Experts urge for immediate intervention to avert further instability and chaos.
Sudan’s civil war: Experts warn of ‘Libya scenario’ Read More »
Fighting in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan has left at least 32 people dead, including a UN peacekeeper.
Clashes kill 32 in disputed Abyei region between South Sudan and Sudan Read More »
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering a mega loan program to help Gaza recover from the economic fallout of the recent war. The war has caused widespread damage to Gaza’s infrastructure and economy, and the IMF’s loan would help to rebuild and revitalize the Gaza economy.
IMF considers mega loan program for Egypt amidst Gaza war fallout Read More »
