World Food Program plane hit in Mali militant attack
An al-Qaeda-linked group has claimed responsibility for the attack on a UN-chartered plane in Mali.
Mpox vaccine rollout begins in Africa’s Rwanda
The African Union’s disease control center has announced the first administration of mpox vaccines in Africa.
UN reports surge in refugees across west, central Africa
The number of refugees and forcibly displaced people in west and central Africa has doubled since 2019, reaching nearly 14 million, according to the UN refugee agency.
Fugitive from Guinea stadium massacre extradited from Liberia
Pivi and his son, Verny Pivi, were apprehended during a routine security check at the border between Liberia and Guinea
Africa CDC warns mpox outbreak still out of control
WHO has declared the recent mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern following the identification of a new variant.
Nigeria on alert for flooding as Cameroon releases dam water
Over 11 states at risk, 150,000 children already displaced in Borno State
Turkey to hold talks with Somalia, Ethiopia before mediation resumes
Turkey has already facilitated two rounds of talks between the two East African nations to help restore their relations
Platinum mining bolsters South Africa’s economy
The automotive industry, in particular, relies heavily on platinum for manufacturing
South African president urges permanent African seat on UNSC
Cyril Ramaphosa insists Africa must have veto rights to ensure full participation
UN criticizes South Sudan for delaying first-ever elections
The vote has been postponed multiple times, and international supporters have grown increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress.
Nine killed in Ethiopia’s Amhara region conflict
Violence has erupted in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, with clashes between the government forces and rebels leaving nine people dead.
Nigeria issues flood warning as Cameroon opens dam gates
Cameroon’s dam release has sparked fears of flooding in Nigeria, which is already grappling with severe floods in other parts of the country.
ECOWAS condemns terror attack in breakaway Mali
Military administration in Bamako said it foiled a terror attack on Faladie Gendarmerie School
Four children die in Namibia after becoming trapped in old freezer
Police suspect the children accidentally locked themselves inside and suffocated
African mangoes: A sweet export from Mali to Egypt
Mangoes show Africa’s agricultural prowess while delivering one of nature’s sweetest gifts
US and West face backlash from Tanzania over interference claims
Tanzanian president criticizes the US and Western nations for interference in national affairs and responds to foreign diplomats’ calls for independent investigations.
Armed group attacks village in DRC, leaving 10 dead
Ten civilians were killed in a midnight attack by the CODECO militia in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, sparking fears of further violence.
Nigeria: Bus accident claims 40 lives, mostly children
A tragic bus accident in Nigeria claimed the lives of 25 children during a religious pilgrimage.
Tanzanite: The gemstone of unique beauty found only in Tanzania
For now, tanzanite remains a remarkable symbol of nature’s artistry
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to tackle drought-induced hunger
This cull, the first since 1988, will occur in Hwange, Mbire, Tsholotsho, and Chiredzi districts
Mali army secures capital after insurgent attack
Authorities urged residents to stay clear of the area and await further instructions
Two police officers killed in ambush in Northern Benin
The officers were attacked by unidentified armed men while riding their motorbikes in the Karimama district
Tragedy strikes DRC: Boat accident leaves 40 missing
Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a boat capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
IGAD, Somalia sign pact for ocean development
IGAD and Somalia have joined forces to establish a regional center for blue economy, promoting sustainable ocean development and economic growth in the region.
