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
