Mauritanians vote as Ghazouani seeks second term
First elected in 2019, Ghazouani is expected to win due to the ruling party’s strength
The amazing Nile River
Historically, the Nile has been the lifeblood of civilizations
Algeria cracks down on media, detains journalists
Reporters Without Borders expresses alarm about the shrinking space for independent media in the country.
Displacement soars in DR Congo, M23 clashes
Heavy fighting erupted between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels in Kanyabayonga, North Kivu, displacing civilians and raising concerns about the rebels’ potential advance towards Goma.
Kenyan activists call for new protests demanding Ruto’s resignation
Ruto withdrew the contentious finance bill on Wednesday, pledging to heed the concerns of young people
Radioactive material injected into rhino horns in South Africa
Rhino horns said to be in high demand in some countries, where they are allegedly used for traditional medicine and as status symbol for the wealthy
Cabinet disagreements persist as South African Parliament opens
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is negotiating with the Democratic Alliance to finalize Cabinet appointments before Parliament’s next term begins on July 18.
UN scrambles for funds to avert food crisis in Nigeria’s northeast
The UN faces a funding shortage for food aid in Nigeria’s war-torn northeast. Millions risk starvation, with UNICEF reporting a surge in child malnutrition.
South African president clashes with coalition partner
The coalition’s instability has sparked concerns about its viability, especially given the ANC’s historic loss of its parliamentary majority
Kenyan court approves military deployment to quell protests
On Thursday, armored military vehicles patrolled the streets of Nairobi as police fired tear gas to disperse protesters
Nigeria destroys 165 illegal oil refineries in one week
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd says around 400 incidents of oil theft, vandalism were reported in Niger Delta region last week
Tunisian border closure: Shops shut down and jobs lost
The closure of a key Tunisia-Libya border crossing, a hub for smuggling, has devastated the Tunisian desert town of Ben Guerdane.
Kenya’s safari tourism shines
Efforts to maintain the ecological balance and the natural beauty of the Maasai Mara are ongoing
Presidents of DR Congo, Rwanda may soon meet to discuss peace
Angola has announced potential peace talks between the presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda as efforts to end the conflict in eastern DR Congo intensify.
Surge in migrant returns from Tunisia amid pressure and tensions
A record number of migrants are voluntarily returning home from Tunisia, facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Egyptian students turn to makeshift study halls amid power cuts
In Alexandria, hundreds of students queued outside the Bibliotheca Alexandrina to access its air-conditioned reading halls
Burundi’s former PM loses appeal, life sentence upheld
He was accused of threatening the president, economic destabilization, and illegal wealth.
Police fire tear gas at renewed Kenya protests
Security forces, including the military, heavily deployed around key buildings, blocked roads ahead of the planned demonstrations
Beatings and arrests after Zimbabwe opposition leader denied bail
Outside the court, police anti-riot units maintained a heavy presence
ECOWAS seeks $2.6B annually for regional security force
In recent years, countries like Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, which have been rocked by military coups, have faced increasing instability exacerbated by Islamist militant activities
Kenya prepares for new protests despite president’s tax reversal
Reporters observed an army vehicle in Nairobi’s central business district, the focal point of Tuesday’s protests
IMF closely watching developments in Kenya
IMF is committed to working together with Kenya to charter a course towards ‘robust, sustainable and inclusive’ growth, says official
Attack on Tunisian patrol kills soldier near Libya border
A Tunisian soldier patrolling the desert border with Libya was fatally shot by unknown attackers.
US pledges support to address Kenya’s economic challenges
US Secretary of State expressed support for President Ruto’s withdrawal of a tax hike bill that sparked violent protests and emphasized the need for security forces to show restraint and investigate human rights violations.
