Eight killed, scores injured in horrific Uganda bus crash   

A speeding bus collided head-on with a truck in Uganda, resulting in the deaths of eight people and injuries to 37 others.

Rail bottlenecks to ease, boosting South Africa’s coal exports

Thungela Resources CEO expects South Africa’s coal exports to recover from next year as rail transportation challenges improve.

Outrage as Tanzania gang rape trial opens

Four men appeared in a Tanzanian court accused of gang rape after a video of the attack sparked nationwide outrage.

African Development Bank pays $11.2 million to Malawi

Malawi secures $11.2 million insurance payout to address the devastating impact of the El Nino-linked drought.

Congo requests mpox vaccines from Japan

The Japanese health ministry is working closely with the WHO and other international partners to expedite the delivery of these critical supplies

Ancient Cairo buildings reborn through partnership

Egypt and the US have successfully restored the historic Bimaristan al-Muayyad Sheikh hospital in Cairo.

Kenyan taxi industry in turmoil over price pressure

Kenyan taxi drivers are defying ride-hailing companies like Uber and Bolt by setting their own higher fares due to unsustainable prices and rising living costs.

UNICEF: Malnutrition soaring among children in Africa

Conflict, poverty, and lack of access to nutritious food are driving the issue.

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.

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