Nigeria union leaders in wage negotiation amid nationwide strike

The strike, organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), reflects the growing economic challenges in Africa’s most populous country

12 dead in South African flooding

Over 2,000 people have been evacuated from Nelson Mandela Bay, primarily from makeshift homes in the municipality’s slums

Lake Victoria: Vital water source for millions

Lake Victoria’s vast waters provide sustenance and income to the communities along its shores

Uganda’s LGBTQ community faces escalating human rights violations

The violations have intensified since Uganda’s parliament began considering the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) early last year

Ethiopian runner targets back-to-back Olympic glory

Selemon Barega eyes repeat victory in the 10,000m at the Paris Olympics.

Moroccan police seize 18.2 tonnes of cannabis in major bust

Authorities have launched an investigation into the arrested individuals’ connections with local and international drug trafficking networks

Russia’s Lavrov starts Africa tour in Guinea

Since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia has sought to expand its presence in Africa

Africa dominates list of neglected displacement crises — report

A new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council reveals Africa dominates the list of neglected displacement crises.

Nigerian strike cripples economy over minimum wage

Strike fever grips Nigeria as workers protest rising living costs and a stagnant minimum wage.

Afrikaans: A linguistic journey from Dutch roots

Afrikaans, with its unique origins and evolution, is a testament to the dynamic nature of language

Russia pledges to enhance capabilities of Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan forces

Russian deputy defense minister highlights Moscow’s contribution to enhancing capabilities of Libyan Eastern Forces

African youth propel bright future

The vibrant energy and optimism of African youth are key drivers of progress

Malema outlines conditions for coalition government

Malema’s primary demand is the expropriation of white-owned land without compensation

South Africa’s ANC loses majority, seeks coalition

This historic moment ends the ANC’s unbroken reign since 1994 when Nelson Mandela became president

ANC accepts defeat in Zuma’s heartland

With nearly all votes counted, former President Jacob Zuma’s MK party leads with 45% in the provincial legislature elections

Burkina Faso lawyer charged with plotting against army govt

In recent weeks, several individuals perceived as opponents of the military government led by Captain Ibrahim Traore have been kidnapped or possibly arrested in Ouagadougou

South African soldier killed, 13 wounded in DRC clash with M23

A South African soldier was killed and 13 injured in a clash with M23 rebels in eastern DRC, as fighting intensifies between the rebel group and the SADC force.

Nigeria: Army, IPOB clash leaves 11 dead

A clash between the Nigerian army and separatists in the southeast left 11 dead, including soldiers and civilians, with both sides blaming each other for the violence.

Zuma returns as leader of new party challenging the ANC in KZN

Jacob Zuma’s new party has significantly disrupted ANC dominance in KwaZulu-Natal, leading in provincial votes and becoming the third largest party nationally.

Zambia’s ex-first lady arrested on money laundering charges

Zambia’s former first lady, Esther Lungu, was arrested on money laundering charges for unexplained ownership of expensive properties.

Belgian-Portuguese man arrested in CAR for alleged plot

The CAR, among the most impoverished nations in Africa, has grappled with civil conflicts, coups, and authoritarian regimes since gaining independence from France in 1960

South Africa faces coalition talks as ANC support plummets

Although the ANC, the party of Nelson Mandela, is expected to remain the largest political force after Wednesday’s election, voters have penalized it for economic decline and widespread poverty

Nigerian army reports 11 deaths in clash with weparatists

According to the army, the armed wing of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement “sprang a surprise attack” near Aba in Abia State

Kenyan president confident in Haiti mission

Kenya plans to send about 1,000 police officers to lead a multinational force in Haiti

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