Anti-graft unit exposes years of corruption in South Africa
The report by South Africa’s anti-graft unit reveals widespread corruption at top state-owned companies, totaling more than $7 billion in losses.
DRC prosecutors call for death penalty for 50 defendants
Three Americans are among 50 defendants facing the death penalty in a trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over an alleged coup attempt in May.
Congo requests 2M mpox vaccine doses from Japan
Japan recently confirmed that Congo had asked for mpox vaccine doses but did not specify the quantity
Lake Malawi: World’s most biodiverse freshwater lake
Lake Malawi is one of the world’s most biologically diverse and ecologically significant lakes
Nigeria doctors stage strike demand release of abducted colleague
Dr. Popoola, a mother of five, was abducted from her home on December 27 alongside her husband and a nephew
Ex-Kenyan PM Raila Odinga runs for AU chair, promises change
Raila Odinga has announced his candidacy for the African Union chairmanship, promising to make the AU more people-centered and impactful across Africa.
Human Rights Watch accuses Cameroon of torture
A Cameroonian social media activist, known as Steve Akam, was found tortured in a military court cell after disappearing last month.
Namibia to cull 83 elephants, distribute meat to communities
Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in decades, with Namibia depleting 84% of its food reserves by last month
Ghana struggles with food shortage, bans grain exports
Drought in Ghana has led to a decline in grain production, prompting the government to halt exports.
Tunisia’s Saied cites national security in cabinet reshuffle
Tunisian President Kais Saied has conducted a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, citing national security and government coherence issues before the upcoming elections on October 6.
Congo delays mpox vaccine delivery amid global health crisis
The mpox vaccine shortage in Congo persists, raising concerns about the country’s ability to contain the outbreak.
Illegal mining operation leads to fatal accident in Zambia
Nine men were killed when a large pile of gravel collapsed on them while working illegally in a quarry in Zambia.
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.