Gunmen kidnapped over 20 medical students while they were traveling on a highway in Nigeria’s Benue State.

In December, the government had announced its intention to seek bids for an additional 2,500 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power

Armed gangs have been wreaking havoc in northern Nigeria, abducting villagers, students, and motorists for ransom

The country heavily relies on poultry imports from its neighbor to meet local demand.

‘Mpox epidemic is stark reminder that viruses know no borders,’ IFRC official says

The Red Cross warns of the crisis, while the WHO confirms the first case outside the continent.

Since Wednesday, nine additional bodies have been recovered, raising the number of confirmed deaths from the previous count of 26

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

The agency now considers the risk of mpox to be “moderate” for the general population and travelers, up from the previous “low” level

The world can expect to see even more groundbreaking designs that celebrate Africa’s identity

Several African countries are showcasing remarkable GDP expansion amid global challenges

The conflict originates from a 2007 agreement between Zhongshan and Ogun State, Nigeria, to develop a free trade zone

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far

According to a report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), armed men arrived at Oulon’s home in June and forced him into a minibus

In early August, the rebels claimed to have killed at least 84 Wagner mercenaries and 47 Malian soldiers during intense fighting in Tinzaouaten, near the Algerian border

Chad opened a consulate in Western Sahara, expressing support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed territory.

At least fifteen civilians were killed in multiple terrorist attacks on villages in western Niger near the Burkina Faso border.

Mali’s Tuareg rebel alliance has categorically denied receiving any form of assistance, including from Ukraine, during recent clashes with the Malian army and its Wagner partners, contradicting previous claims.

UNICEF warns that extreme heatwaves in West and Central Africa are leading to a surge in child deaths, with health risks exacerbated by the mpox outbreak.

Experts warn of the potential for the virus to spread beyond the continent if not contained swiftly.

Governor Kafando commended the hospital’s medical staff for their “titanic efforts” in treating the wounded

Oil theft and pipeline sabotage have severely impacted Nigeria’s oil production, a critical sector for Africa’s largest oil producer

Algerian authorities arrested 21 individuals for allegedly attempting to smuggle weapons into the country from France via a commercial ferry.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited Egypt to sign a defense pact aimed at combating terrorism.