Burkina Faso adopts draft law to criminalize homosexuality
For the law to take effect, it must pass a parliamentary vote and be promulgated by Traore
Mali military lifts ban on political party activities
Mali’s junta, which took power in a second coup in 2021, postponed elections initially set for February indefinitely
Mali airlines suspend flights amid fuel shortage
National Civil Aviation Agency says situation could remain unclear until July 15, stressing airlines to notify passengers to reschedule their flights or find alternative options
Editor of largest Niger daily detained over critical article gets bail
Idrissa Soumana Maiga, director of The Inquirer, was detained for “attacking national defense” due to an article.
Save the Children warns of ‘horror scenario’ in South Sudan
With the worst floods in 60 years looming, Save the Children sounds the alarm.
African countries make strides in space
Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt continue to launch satellites and expand their space capabilities
Armed men seize migrant vessel off Libya, aid group sounds alarm
Tensions rise in the Mediterranean as an aid group blames reduced rescue resources for a disturbing attack by bandits on a migrant vessel.
Mali signs nuclear plant deals with Russia’s Rosatom
Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom expands its footprint in Africa with deals signed with Mali’s military rulers.
South African judge holds officials accountable for patient deaths
South African court rules that negligence by health officials led to the deaths of mentally ill patients transferred to unfit facilities.
Turkish firm to launch housing projects in Africa
Istanbul-based Karmod says preparations in final stages for new housing projects in Congo, Gambia, and Tanzania
Mali flights grounded due to fuel shortage
Mali’s aviation industry faces a crisis as a fuel shortage disrupts flights.
Dozen of children killed in South Africa school bus fire
A minibus carrying schoolchildren in South Africa collided with another vehicle, overturned, and burst into flames, tragically killing 12 children and the driver.
Uganda refutes report of supporting M23 rebels in DRC
Ugandan military vehemently denies the claims, insisting they’ve been working for peace in the region.
UN mission to Libya reports abduction of political activist in Misrata
Al-Areebi, 29, was abducted on Monday in Misrata by unidentified armed men in civilian clothes
South African soldier killed by hand grenade on UN Congo mission
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) stated on Tuesday that the cause of the grenade’s explosion remains unclear
Elephants trample Spanish tourist to death in South Africa
Despite being taken to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries
Hyena captured after 2-day chase in Nigeria
Animal escaped from Jos Wildlife Park, official tells media
UN demands probe into Libya-Tunisia mass graves
The UN is investigating reports of a mass grave on the Libya-Tunisia border and condemning widespread abuses against migrants in Libya.
Cameroon parliament backs president’s general election delay
Cameroon’s decision to extend the electoral schedule to 2026 stirs controversy amid accusations of undermining democratic principles.
Equatorial Guinea pastor freed after calling president a ‘demon’
Mangue was arrested in 2022 after an audio recording criticizing Obiang went viral
Uncertainty in DR Congo as UN mission halts peacekeeper pullout
Government and U.N. reassess next steps in response to security challenges. No timeline set for next phase.
Mali’s FM affirms nation’s irreversible exit from ECOWAS
Mali stands firm on leaving ECOWAS as the new confederation takes shape with Burkina Faso and Niger.
Socotra: Africa’s unique natural wonderland
Socotra Island remains a beacon of natural wonder, attracting scientists and travelers alike
Ugandan man accused of supporting IS-linked rebels remanded
The group has been accused of killing hundreds of villagers in eastern Congo over the years