Ethiopia seeks debt relief amid economic crisis

Ethiopia is grappling with a severe debt crisis, seeking relief through restructuring.

Kenyan drivers defy Uber’s pricing algorithm, set their own fares

Drivers have developed collective tactics, including using a walkie-talkie app, Zello, to set consistent higher fares and posting printed fare charts inside their vehicles

African diaspora: Driving continent’s growth

The collective efforts of the African diaspora reflect a powerful narrative of hope

UN warns of rising dangers for aid workers in South Sudan

South Sudan is a dangerous place for aid workers, with numerous attacks hindering humanitarian efforts amid a worsening crisis.

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

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