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

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger finalize regional alliance

The final resolution will be adopted by the heads of state of the three countries at a forthcoming summit

Kenyan president urges inclusive global financial system

William Ruto says current international ‘financial architecture is faulty, unfair and it must be fixed’

E-commerce platforms revolutionise retail in Africa

E-commerce platforms like Jumia and Konga are dramatically transforming the retail landscape

Ghana’s Addo seeks Senegal’s Faye help in ECOWAS conflicts

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo urged Senegal’s President Faye to leverage his goodwill within ECOWAS to help resolve disputes with Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.

Young Nigerian builds drone to help rural areas

A passionate young Nigerian who couldn’t afford higher education used his skills to build a drone.

South Africa ends rescue after deadly building collapse

A building collapse in South Africa has claimed the lives of 33 people, with 19 still missing.

Democrats slam speaker for snubbing Kenyan leader in US visit

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing criticism from Democratic lawmakers for not inviting Kenyan President William Ruto to address Congress during his state visit.

Kagame seeks fourth term in Rwanda’s presidential election

Despite Western concerns, President Kagame of Rwanda seeks a fourth term in office, facing opposition and controversy.

Dozens of southern white rhinos rewilded in South Africa

This project aims to rewild 2,000 rhinos across protected areas in Africa over the next decade

Kenyan lawyers seek to block police deployment to Haiti

Other countries, including Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Chad, and Bangladesh, have also pledged personnel to the mission

Centuries of knowledge: The ancient manuscript collections of Timbuktu

The collections in Timbuktu are not only remarkable for their content but also for their sheer volume

Chad’s Deby wins presidential election

The court dismissed a challenge from his main rival, Prime Minister Succes Masra, who had called for the annulment of the election results

South Africa urges World Court to halt Israel’s actions in Gaza

South Africa’s legal team argued that immediate action is necessary to ensure the survival of the Palestinian people

Mass wedding plans for 100 Nigerian girls sparks outrage

The plan was announced by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, speaker of the national assembly in Niger, a predominantly Muslim state

Nigerian demands Niger to capture top kidnapping suspect

Nigeria has asked Niger to arrest Halilu Buzu, a major kidnapping and arms supplier, who frequently crosses the border to evade capture.

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