One year prison sentence for Tunisian media pundits
Two Tunisian media figures were sentenced to one year in prison for “spreading false news” and “defaming” others, raising concerns about freedom of expression in the country.
DRC troops launch offensive against M23 rebels in north Kivu
Fighting erupts near Goma as the government aims to recapture rebel-held territory.
Ex-Guinean dictator Camara faces life sentence for 2009 massacre
Prosecutors in Guinea are demanding life sentences for former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and six others over a brutal 2009 massacre at a stadium in the capital.
Guinea’s junta silences independent media, RSF condemns move
Guinea’s military government banned four radio stations and one TV channel, raising concerns about press freedom and prompting threats of renewed protests.
WFP: Zambia faces crisis as drought devastates crops
El Nino’s severe drought in Zambia has left millions on the brink of starvation, warns the World Food Programme.
Guinea begins closing arguments highlight 2009 massacre trial
Guinean prosecutors began their closing arguments against former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and other officials in a trial for the 2009 massacre and rapes during an opposition rally in Conakry.
South Africa’s May 29 elections could challenge ANC’s long rule
After the vote, the newly elected National Assembly will select the country’s next president from among its members
Lawyers claim new evidence against Apple’s mineral case in DRC
Lawyers for the Democratic Republic of Congo allege Apple sources minerals from conflict zones in the east, citing whistleblower evidence and demanding answers.
Madagascar: Lemurs, Baobabs, and unique wildlife galore
Madagascar invites you to discover its hidden wonders and to be part of its story
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.