Southern Ethiopia struggles with widespread flooding
Heavy rains in southern Ethiopia have caused the Omo River to overflow, displacing thousands of people and damaging agricultural fields and livestock.
Africa may begin mpox vaccinations soon, health agency reports
Mpox, which causes pus-filled lesions and flu-like symptoms, is typically mild but can be fatal
Morocco pardons nearly 5,000 cannabis farming convicts
As a significant producer of cannabis, Morocco has permitted the cultivation, export, and medicinal or industrial use of the drug since 2021
Suspected quarry serial killer escapes from Kenyan police station
Collins Jumaisi, who was arrested last month, is suspected of being connected to the discovery of at least six bodies
Africa’s youth drive innovation and economic transformation
The continent is poised to play an increasingly significant role in the global economy
Eight killed, scores injured in horrific Uganda bus crash
A speeding bus collided head-on with a truck in Uganda, resulting in the deaths of eight people and injuries to 37 others.
Rail bottlenecks to ease, boosting South Africa’s coal exports
Thungela Resources CEO expects South Africa’s coal exports to recover from next year as rail transportation challenges improve.
Outrage as Tanzania gang rape trial opens
Four men appeared in a Tanzanian court accused of gang rape after a video of the attack sparked nationwide outrage.
African Development Bank pays $11.2 million to Malawi
Malawi secures $11.2 million insurance payout to address the devastating impact of the El Nino-linked drought.
Congo requests mpox vaccines from Japan
The Japanese health ministry is working closely with the WHO and other international partners to expedite the delivery of these critical supplies
Ancient Cairo buildings reborn through partnership
Egypt and the US have successfully restored the historic Bimaristan al-Muayyad Sheikh hospital in Cairo.
Kenyan taxi industry in turmoil over price pressure
Kenyan taxi drivers are defying ride-hailing companies like Uber and Bolt by setting their own higher fares due to unsustainable prices and rising living costs.
UNICEF: Malnutrition soaring among children in Africa
Conflict, poverty, and lack of access to nutritious food are driving the issue.
Ethiopia seeks debt relief amid economic crisis
Ethiopia is grappling with a severe debt crisis, seeking relief through restructuring.
Kenyan drivers defy Uber’s pricing algorithm, set their own fares
Drivers have developed collective tactics, including using a walkie-talkie app, Zello, to set consistent higher fares and posting printed fare charts inside their vehicles
African diaspora: Driving continent’s growth
The collective efforts of the African diaspora reflect a powerful narrative of hope
UN warns of rising dangers for aid workers in South Sudan
South Sudan is a dangerous place for aid workers, with numerous attacks hindering humanitarian efforts amid a worsening crisis.
Somalia among world’s most severe humanitarian crises: UN
On World Humanitarian Day, UN urges all parties in Somalia to protect civilians, humanitarian workers in areas of conflict
S Africa deports 95 Libyans arrested at ‘illegal’ military camp
They were allegedly receiving illegal military training, breaching their visas and country’s immigration law
Algeria to supply fuel to Lebanon amid power crisis
Details of the Algerian fuel supply agreement were not disclosed in the statement
Malawi shocked by deadly car crash in marketplace
A speeding car crashed into a crowded marketplace in Malawi, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.
Libya’s central bank halts operations after senior official kidnapped
Musaab Muslam, head of the bank’s information technology department, was abducted earlier in the day by unknown assailants
The legendary wealth of Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa’s story is not just one of wealth, but also of the cultural and intellectual contributions
Sahel: Africa’s ecological buffer under threat
The Sahel is a vast semi-arid region stretching across Africa from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea
