Somalia among world’s most severe humanitarian crises: UN
On World Humanitarian Day, UN urges all parties in Somalia to protect civilians, humanitarian workers in areas of conflict
S Africa deports 95 Libyans arrested at ‘illegal’ military camp
They were allegedly receiving illegal military training, breaching their visas and country’s immigration law
Algeria to supply fuel to Lebanon amid power crisis
Details of the Algerian fuel supply agreement were not disclosed in the statement
Malawi shocked by deadly car crash in marketplace
A speeding car crashed into a crowded marketplace in Malawi, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.
Libya’s central bank halts operations after senior official kidnapped
Musaab Muslam, head of the bank’s information technology department, was abducted earlier in the day by unknown assailants
The legendary wealth of Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa’s story is not just one of wealth, but also of the cultural and intellectual contributions
Sahel: Africa’s ecological buffer under threat
The Sahel is a vast semi-arid region stretching across Africa from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea
China’s Zhongshan releases seized Nigerian presidential jet
Zhongshan’s statement highlighted that the firm had decided to lift the seizure as part of its commitment to resolving a legal dispute in a fair manner
Southern Africa’s El Nino drought hits 68M, regional bloc reports
The drought, which began in early 2024, has severely impacted agricultural production across the region
Somalia executes 10 al-Shabaab insurgents in Puntland
The executions took place by firing squad in the town of Galkayo, located in the Mudug region
Zimbabwe hosts SADC summit amid regional security concerns
SADC heads of state gather in Zimbabwe for the 44th summit to address economic challenges and regional security threats, with Zimbabwe taking over the bloc’s chairmanship.
Uganda returns nearly 100 Congolese police officers
The repatriation comes as the number of Congolese refugees fleeing the violence continues to rise.
Armed gang kidnaps dozens of Nigerian medical students
Gunmen kidnapped over 20 medical students while they were traveling on a highway in Nigeria’s Benue State.
South Africa delays nuclear power plant plan to consult more
In December, the government had announced its intention to seek bids for an additional 2,500 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power
Gunmen abduct at least 20 students in north-central Nigeria
Armed gangs have been wreaking havoc in northern Nigeria, abducting villagers, students, and motorists for ransom
Namibia reopens borders to poultry imports from South Africa
The country heavily relies on poultry imports from its neighbor to meet local demand.
International Red Cross scales up mpox response in Africa
‘Mpox epidemic is stark reminder that viruses know no borders,’ IFRC official says
Red Cross sounds alarm on critical mpox supply shortages in Africa
The Red Cross warns of the crisis, while the WHO confirms the first case outside the continent.
Death toll from Uganda garbage landslide rises to 35
Since Wednesday, nine additional bodies have been recovered, raising the number of confirmed deaths from the previous count of 26
Uproar forces Kenyan city to remove athlete statues
Eldoret, often referred to as the “home of champions,” is situated in the Rift Valley, an area that has produced many of Kenya’s world-class athletes
European CDC raises mpox risk alert level
The agency now considers the risk of mpox to be “moderate” for the general population and travelers, up from the previous “low” level
Modern architecture redefines African urban landscapes
The world can expect to see even more groundbreaking designs that celebrate Africa’s identity
African nations lead global economic growth urge
Several African countries are showcasing remarkable GDP expansion amid global challenges
Nigeria accuses Chinese firm of attempting to seize government assets
The conflict originates from a 2007 agreement between Zhongshan and Ogun State, Nigeria, to develop a free trade zone
