Ennahda’s Bhiri moved to ICU following hunger strike protest
Following an 18-day hunger strike, Tunisia’s opposition leader Bhiri was hospitalized, reflecting the deepening political crisis and claims of human rights violations.
Resilient Acacia Trees thrive in harsh African savannas
As a symbol of strength and endurance, the acacia tree continues to inspire awe and admiration
Libya orders arrest of airline official for migrant transport to Nicaragua
According to the statement, Ghadames Air had transported hundreds of individuals to Nicaragua, who then planned to illegally enter US
Gambia parliament rejects bill to lift female genital mutilation ban
During the vote on each clause ahead of the third and final reading scheduled for July 24
Suspected serial killer arrested after bodies found in Kenyan quarry
The acting head of police, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, said nine bodies had been recovered so far from the quarry
Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia’s capital
Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack on an affiliated radio station
Rwandans vote to choose new president and lawmakers
Presidential race pits incumbent Paul Kagame against 2 others
Ethiopia and Kenya modernize railways
The investments in modern railway systems by Ethiopia and Kenya are transformative steps
Five dead in Mogadishu hit by car bomb
A car bomb blast ripped through a cafe in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing five people and injuring around 20 others who were watching the Euro 2024 final.
42 killed in DR Congo as army battles militiamen
The cause of the violence remains unclear due to government restrictions on media access to the region.
Kenya promises independent probes over female corpses
Outrage grips Kenya after the discovery of 8 mutilated women’s bodies in a Nairobi garbage site. Police launch a probe, aiming to conclude within 3 weeks.
Zimbabwe begins hearings to address 1980s massacres
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa has launched a reconciliation process for 1980s massacres, starting with survivor hearings.
Ennahda leader arrested without judicial approval, group says
There was no comment from Tunisian authorities on arrest
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.
