Binance executives face trial in Nigeria a month earlier
Two executives have been charged with laundering over $35 million, and one has escaped detention. The trial date has been moved up.
Thousands displaced, 23 dead in Ethiopian landslides
Heavy rains continue to cause widespread devastation across the country.
Denmark embassies shifts focus to North Africa, Rwanda
Denmark is closing its embassies in Burkina Faso and Mali and opening new missions in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda as part of a new Africa strategy.
Floods in Nigeria kill 49, displace thousands
The hardest-hit states—Jigawa, Adamawa, and Taraba—have seen 41,344 people displaced by the floods
Ghana election nears with stability and job creation promises
Ghana’s presidential race intensifies with John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia offering contrasting plans for economic stability and job creation.
Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to Africa
The German government will also provide the World Health Organization (WHO) with flexible financial resources through various mechanisms to fight the spread of mpox
Timbuktu’s rich history of salt-gold trade
Timbuktu’s glory days as a major trade center are long past, but its legacy endures
Zimbabwean youth celebrate Japanese pop culture at Otakukon
Otakukon, Zimbabwe’s only festival dedicated to Japanese pop culture, gathers local “Otaku”—fans of anime, comics, and video games
Al-Qaeda-linked group claims Burkina Faso attack, at least 200 killed
The attack occurred in the Barsalogho region, approximately 40 kilometers north of the strategic town of Kaya
Mali drone strikes kill at least 21 in northern Town, rebel coalition claims
Mali’s military, the Russian defense ministry, and Burkina Faso’s government have yet to comment on the incident
Emergency response underway after landslide in Ethiopia
A tragic landslide in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has resulted in 10 deaths and widespread displacement.
Tunisia’s president reshuffles cabinet, replacing 19 ministers
Kais Saied reshuffled the Tunisian government replacing 19 ministers as the country braces for elections in October, amid rising criticism and the jailing of opposition candidates.
Flooding devastates West Africa, OIC expresses support
Devastating floods have caused widespread damage in West Africa, leading to loss of life, displacement, and destruction of infrastructure.
Terror attack targets Nigeria, kills police officers
Two police officers were killed and three were injured in the attack, which involved the use of knives and explosives.
DR Congo army, M23 rebels clash near eastern towns
According to M23 spokesman Willy Ngoma, government forces launched an attack on multiple rebel positions around Kirumba early Sunday morning
Africa’s seashell currency: From trade to symbolism
‘By 18th century, one slave could be bought for approximately 100,000 seashells,’ says antiquities expert
The king of the forest: West Africa’s king cobra?
While the lion will always hold the title of “king of the jungle,” the king cobra deserves recognition
Peanut soup: West Africa’s nutty culinary treasure
This nutty delight remains a favorite across West Africa, celebrated for its flavor and versatility
Mpox outbreak strains Burundi’s health system
With only one laboratory in the country equipped to test for mpox, and no vaccines available, health officials are struggling to manage the outbreak
Panicked African workers trapped in Lebanon amid rising tensions
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has intensified since the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, has heightened concerns
Gabon reports first case of mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) previously declared mpox a global public health emergency following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Uganda confirms two more mpox cases, total now at four
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the recent outbreak of mpox a public health emergency following the discovery of this more transmissible variant
Nigeria secures release of 20 kidnapped students
Kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in northern Nigeria, with armed gangs frequently targeting villagers, students, and motorists
Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Nigeria
Heavy rainfall in Nigeria’s northwestern Jigawa State has led to devastating floods, resulting in the deaths of at least 33 people and the displacement of thousands.
