Thousands of captive lions are bred for hunting and the illegal trade in lion bones, while their wild counterparts face extinction.

Fresh violence erupted in Libya’s capital as clashes between armed factions in Tajoura left nine dead and sixteen wounded.

The UN and Western powers have urged both sides to de-escalate tensions and preserve the fragile ceasefire.

Benin is actively inviting back the descendants of those forcibly taken during the slave trade, offering them citizenship.

The government hopes to end the ongoing conflict and bring stability to the nation.

Benue, situated in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, lies at the intersection of the predominantly Muslim North and the mainly Christian South

WFP warns of a deepening crisis as the lean season approaches, urging for urgent aid to prevent widespread malnutrition.

Kais Saied addresses irregular migration in talks with Ivorian Foreign Minister Kacou Adom

Tanzanian police arrest four suspects in gang rape case that went viral online as investigation continues.

The militant group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) released a video earlier this month, showing the two hostages, who stated they were abducted in the insurgency-affected Tillaberi region

President Chakwera believes his party’s support has strengthened despite recent challenges.

The 33-year-old, who had a loyal following on social media, was known for sharing her experiences as a transgender woman and sex worker in Nigeria

The Swedish foreign ministry has not yet responded to the expulsion order

Turkey is mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve tensions stemming from Ethiopia’s port deal with Somaliland.

Africa’s tourism industry is expected to grow even further, contributing to economic development

Rights groups have expressed worries about the potential impact on civil liberties.

US court delivers verdict in high-profile Mozambique fraud case involving Manuel Chang and $2 billion in loans.

The arrest of seven Polish citizens by Nigerian authorities has ignited a diplomatic row.

A major development in DR Congo as a military court sentences 26 people to death, including the former head of the electoral commission.

Protesters prevented from marching to State House in Nairobi, where President William Ruto was swearing in newly formed 19-member Cabinet

Zambian police have detained opposition leader Fred M’membe on charges of sedition.

Mpox, transmitted through close contact, causes flu-like symptoms and lesions

Due to ongoing insecurity and weak state structures, direct voting was initially planned for 2020 but delayed amid political disputes and persistent instability

Reporters Without Borders condemns Kenyan police brutality against journalists covering anti-government protests.