Over 550 schools remain military camps in Ethiopia’s Tigray
Out of 2,492 schools, only 1,835 are functional, says official
Watermelon’s African roots: A summertime favorite
The first recorded cultivation of watermelons took place in the Kalahari
Zookeeper fatally attacked by lion in Nigeria
The late Babaji Daule had been described as a trained and experienced lion handler by local authorities
Egyptian president pledges full support for Lebanon, sends aid
Al-Sisi speaks with Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati, according to Egyptian presidency
Rescuers search for missing after migrant boat sinks off Canary Islands
Emergency services have confirmed the deaths of nine individuals, including a child, following the sinking of the vessel
Rwanda confirms 6 deaths from Marburg virus, 20 infected
Marburg disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever related to Ebola, can cause severe symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and muscle pain
A nation with three capitals: South Africa’s governance model
No other country divides its capital duties in this manner, making South Africa a unique model
South Africa calls for end to violence in Lebanon, blames Israel
Pretoria has called for an immediate ceasefire and an investigation into the recent violence.
Manhunt underway after 17 killed in mass shooting in South Africa
An 18th victim is in critical condition at a hospital, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS)
At Least 9 dead, 48 missing after migrant boat sinks near Canary Islands
Of the 84 migrants on board, 27 were rescued, with survivors hailing from Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal
Madagascar’s lemurs delight with ‘Sifaka Dance’
Witnessing a sifaka dance is a heartwarming and unforgettable experience
Four barrick gold employees arrested in Mali
Mali’s junta has continued its anti-Western policies with the arrest of four Barrick Gold employees.
Tunisia removes top court from election rulings before vote
Tunisia’s election laws undergo major change as lawmakers shift power from top court to appeals court days before the presidential election
Rwanda reports first cases of Marburg viral disease
Marburg disease, which shares a virus family with Ebola, has a fatality rate that can reach up to 88%
Algeria reinstates visa requirements for Moroccans amid tensions
The visa exemption, in place for roughly 20 years, has now been revoked. Morocco has yet to issue a response
Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan faces sexual assault charge, CBC says
Court documents reveal that a preliminary hearing for the case is scheduled for April 2025
South Africa’s foreign policy to prioritize human rights, diplomat says
Ronald Lamola holds 1st face-to-face meeting with US counterpart Antony Blinken in New York
Gambia: Africa’s hidden gem on the Atlantic coast
Gambia’s strategic location and natural beauty make it a key player in West African affairs
Egypt extends activist’s detention, outcry grows
The text details the ongoing detention of prominent Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah and the international calls for his release.
M23 rebels destabilize DRC with Rwanda back up — court
The DRC has accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC, violating its sovereignty.
Nigeria claims major successes against militias in recent offensive
In total, during the third quarter, Nigerian forces reportedly eliminated 1,937 terrorists, arrested 2,782 suspects, and rescued 1,854 hostages
Kenya to increase police deployment to Haiti, says President Ruto
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Ruto revealed that Kenya had already sent 382 specially trained officers, whom he visited in Haiti last week
African sailors may have crossed the Atlantic before Europeans
According to historical records, Abu Bakr II was a visionary leader with an unquenchable curiosity
West African juntas investigate French journalist for terrorism advocacy
The investigation follows Nasr’s analysis of a rare coordinated jihadist assault on strategic locations in Bamako, Mali’s capital, on September 17