Sustainable fishing thrives along Namibia’s coastline

The rich fishing grounds along Namibia’s Atlantic coastline are a sign of the country’s natural wealth

Rwanda concludes campaign period with elections

Rwandans will vote Monday in presidential and legislative elections after a three-week campaign, with the polls opening at 7 a.m.

Bomb plot, drugs found in Sierra Leone

A joint operation in Sierra Leone led to the arrest of 7 individuals suspected of plotting a bomb attack.

Kenyan police find more body parts in gruesome dump site

The shocking discovery of dismembered bodies in a Kenyan rubbish dump has sent shivers down the spine of the nation.

Tripoli journalist detained, UN mission seeks release

UNSMIL urges authorities to release him and calls for the protection of all media workers in Libya.

Congo says UN exit unlikely while Rwandan troops present

The withdrawal of U.N. peacekeepers from North Kivu in Congo is unlikely while Rwandan troops remain in the region, according to Congolese Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner. North Kivu faces a two-year insurgency by the M23 militia, allegedly supported by Rwanda. Wagner emphasized the need for an orderly withdrawal of the U.N. mission (MONUSCO) once

Eight killed in attempted prison break in Somalia

The clash in the capital’s main prison resulted in the deaths of five prisoners and three soldiers, with 21 people injured

Curfew imposed in Niger amid search for escaped prisoners

Curfew imposed after jailbreak in southwestern Tillaberi region

Algeria halts major art festivals in solidarity with Gaza

Culture Ministry will intensify activities that express Algeria’s solidarity with Palestinian cause

Tunisia’s investigating judge takes action against Abdellatif Makki

Former Minister of Health, Abdellatif Makki, subject to travel ban and media blackout.

Court: Nigeria violated rights in EndSARS protests

A West African court found Nigeria violated the rights of #EndSARS protesters, including use of force at Lekki toll gate.

Sahara Desert: World’s largest hot desert rivals US in size

The Sahara Desert’s vastness and diversity make it a natural wonder of the world

Mozambique: Improved security leads to SADC troop withdrawal

The SADC peace mission in Mozambique, deployed in 2021 to combat rebel activity in Cabo Delgado, is set to withdraw next week following successful operations.

School collapse in Nigeria kills at least 21

A school building collapse in central Nigeria during exams has left a trail of devastation.

Malawi in turmoil: Party calls for probe, exits government

Citing concerns over his fatal plane crash and dissatisfaction with governance, UTM demands an independent investigation.

M23 rebels clash with Congolese forces again

Fresh clashes between Congolese forces and M23 rebels threaten a fragile ceasefire in eastern DR Congo.

Kenya’s police chief resigns amid protest criticism

Deputy Inspector-General Douglas Kanja has been appointed as the acting police chief effective immediately

Rwanda general elections: Key facts and what to know

Some 9.7 million eligible voters, including 3.7 million youth, will elect the next president and 53 members of Parliament

Anger in Egypt over controversial olympic cyclist selection

Many Egyptians have taken to social media, demanding her removal from the team

Burkina Faso alleges French involvement in regional destabilization

Burkina Faso’s leader capt. Ibrahim Traore accuses France of supporting efforts to destabilize his country, with help from Benin and Ivory Coast.

Niger on alert as inmates flee Koutoukale

Several inmates, including suspected militants, escaped from Niger’s Koutoukale prison.

DR Congo reports 25 mpox cases

Disease continues to spread in Kivu regions in north, southeast of Democratic Republic of Congo, say authorities

$48 million in cocaine Intercepted in Senegal 

Senegalese customs seized over 360kg of cocaine valued at $48.3 million in the southeast.

Kenyan President Ruto dismisses cabinet amid protests

Public pressure, violent protests that killed 39 prompt sweeping government changes

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