Gunmen kill 40 in Nigeria’s plateau state
Gunmen riding on motorcycles arrives in Zurak village and started shooting sporadically, youth leader in area says
Guinea society vows unrest if junta misses election deadline
A Guinean civil society group threatens renewed protests if the military junta postpones elections beyond the end-of-year deadline.
Niger repels attack in restive region, ‘neutralizes’ militants
Niger’s military, led by the recent coup regime, clashed with suspected Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked militants, resulting in casualties on both sides and raising concerns about the country’s security situation.
Algerians revive ancestral game, marking spring
Played with wooden sticks and a ball, it signifies joy and welcomes the new season.
Outrage over EU funding for racially motivated migrant expulsions
A new investigation reveals the EU may be funding North African countries that dump migrants in the desert, raising concerns about human rights abuses and racial profiling.
Nigeria: Deadly raid on central Plateau mining village
Gunmen reportedly killed over 40 people in a central Nigerian mining community, raising concerns about escalating violence in the region.
10 farm workers die after minibus plunges into Egypt’s Nile
Tragedy struck Egypt as a ferry accident on the Nile River claimed the lives of 10 farm workers. The minibus they were in went into the water.
Pet owners unite amid surge of rabid hyena attacks in Nairobi
Kenyan pet owners rally for vaccinations and spaying, creating a safer environment for their furry companions amid a rabies scare
World’s oldest university: Al-Qarawiyyin
The university’s recognition by UNESCO underscores its global importance
Questions arise after foiled coup attempt in DR Congo
The coup attempt occurred early Sunday outside the residence of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe in the northern Gombe area of the capital
Biden to host Kenyan President Ruto for talks on debt relief
Biden and Ruto will also discuss expanding U.S.-Kenyan security cooperation to address global issues
Morocco hosts landmark ‘African Lion’ military exercise
The largest military exercise in Africa commences in Morocco with participation from the US, NATO, and 20 other countries.
Mauritania’s president faces six challengers in upcoming election
President Ghazouani is favored for a second term in Mauritania’s upcoming election, where six opponents will compete after former president Aziz’s candidacy was rejected by the constitutional council for lacking sufficient sponsors.
S Africa hails ICC’s move for arrests in Gaza conflict war crimes
South Africa supports the International Criminal Court’s request for arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes in the Gaza conflict.
Malian academic jailed for criticizing military regime
A professor’s imprisonment for a book on government communication sparks debate about freedom of speech under the military regime.
Foiled coup attempt in DR Congo: Key details
The plot involved both foreign nationals and Congolese citizens
South Africa’s ex-leader Zuma barred from election
Zuma, ousted as president in 2018, has been promoting a new party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), named after the ANC’s former armed wing
Diaspora drives African political change
The African diaspora’s contributions to the continent’s politics are multifaceted and significant
Kenya defies court order, prepares to send police to Haiti
A UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police is set to deploy to Haiti within weeks to combat gang violence.
US troop pullout from Niger to end by September 15: statement
The agreement was reached after several days of discussions between the US Department of Defense delegation and Nigerien officials in Niamey
DR Congo thwarts Kinshasa coup attempt: Army
Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots near the Palais de la Nation during the attempt
Egypt denies withdrawing support for South Africa’s Israel lawsuit
Cairo is ‘determined to take the necessary measures to condemn Israeli practices,’ says unnamed source according to Private Al Qahera News channel
Africa’s natural wonders: A tourist magnet
Africa’s natural wonders not only draw millions of visitors each year
Search underway for missing fishermen after ship sinks off Cape Town
Nine fishermen were successfully rescued after deploying an emergency craft
