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.
