Displacement is primarily due to conflicts persisting in northern and central regions of the country, coupled with climatic conditions, says UNOCHA

Regional force played a major role in addressing the threat posed by terrorism in the region, says official

Nearly 90 migrants perished when their boat sank near Mauritania.

Alarming decline in Gombe chimpanzees as habitat destruction threatens the future of this iconic colony.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed casts doubt on the independence of the Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Sigh of relief seen in streets and main roads of Nairobi, where people flocked to main markets to purchase daily necessities

Named Gaiasia jennyae, this top predator from the Permian Period measured at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) long

Africa’s road networks are vital for trade, tourism, and daily life

The attack occurred on Wednesday in Djugu territory, located in the gold-rich Ituri province

Lotfi Mraihi who declared intention to run in upcoming presidential elections, was arrested over suspicion of money laundering

Human rights groups condemn the Democratic Republic of Congo’s execution of soldiers accused of fleeing M23 rebels.

South African police found the body of former high jump champion Jacques Freitag, who had been missing for weeks, with reports indicating he was shot.

Ten people were killed in a house fire in Conakry, adding to recent losses from flooding and a road accident.

Authorities from both countries informed media on Wednesday that a date for the talks had not yet been set

A village in central Mali has been attacked by militants, leaving more than 20 civilians dead.

Cameroon, under the presidency of 91-year-old Paul Biya since 1982, maintains strict laws against same-sex acts

Earlier this year, Kenya’s financial stability drew attention amidst concerns over potential default on a $2 billion international bond

Despite limited resources, rangers in Chad’s Zah Soo National Park see elephant populations flourish.

Israel’s Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu has called for the reoccupation of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, leading to increased tensions between Israel and Egypt.

Under the new legislation, anyone involved in marrying off a girl under the age of 18 faces a minimum 15-year jail term

Human Rights Watch accuses Ethiopian forces of war crimes in Amhara, including attacks on medical personnel, patients, and healthcare facilities.

Interior Minister Kithure Kindike blamed the violence on “hordes of marauding criminal gangs” and accused some of trying to “politicize crime”

Tunisia’s opposition expected to boycott presidential elections as it previously boycotted parliamentary, local elections under Saied’s rule

Authorities pledge to restore order amid ongoing civil unrest, escalating violence, extensive property damage