Ex-Rwandan lawmaker detained for illegal weapon possession
Authorities did not provide further details when pressed by media outlets for additional information on the case
24 university students abducted in north central Nigeria
Rescued female student says students were abducted by gunmen on May 9, according to police spokesperson
South Africa’s unemployment climbs to 32.9% prior to election
StatsSA, the national statistics agency, reported a 0.8 percentage point increase from the previous quarter
GERD to transform Ethiopia’s energy sector
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), represents a monumental engineering feat
Chad’s opposition leader appeals preliminary election outcome
Chad’s opposition leader contests the preliminary results of the presidential election, alleging manipulation without providing public evidence, seeking a review by the country’s constitutional council.
N Ireland court blocks UK’s Rwanda deportation plan
The UK’s controversial policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda faces a new hurdle.
Nigerian gunmen want negotiations after abducting dozens
The attack occurred in the villages of Gora, Madomawa, and Jambuzu in Zamfara’s Birnin-Magaji local government area on Friday night
Ethiopia’s enduring influence on the global coffee culture
Ethiopia boasts a thriving coffee industry, with its beans prized for their distinctive flavors
List of countries supporting S Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Since January, at least 9 countries have either formally approached the International Court of Justice or declared their intention to do so
Guinea lawyers: 2009 stadium massacre charges too weak
Lawyers representing victims in the 2009 Guinea massacre trial argue the charges against former officials are insufficient and should be upgraded to “crimes against humanity.”
South Africa’s Ramaphosa refutes power cut halt for election gain
South Africa enjoys its longest period without power cuts in over two years. President Ramaphosa credits government plans.
Libya seizes 26 tonnes of gold in smuggling op
Libyan officials attempted to smuggle a massive gold shipment worth billions. 26 tonnes of gold bars were seized at Misrata Airport, leading to arrests.
Tunisian lawyers strike in protest of lawyer’s arrest
The arrest of lawyer Sonia Dahmani sparks outrage and raises concerns about President Saied’s policies.
Malian parties and civil society refuse prolonged military rule
Mali has grappled with political and security turmoil since 2012, stemming from jihadist assaults, armed group activities, and separatist movements in the north
Tunisian lawyers hold 1-day strike in protest of colleague’s arrest
Lawyer Sonia Dahmani was arrested in police raid on Saturday evening
South Africa building collapse claims 26 lives as death toll rises
Overnight and into the morning, rescue teams recovered six more bodies from the wreckage in George
South Africa building collapse death toll reaches 19 Lives
Authorities are employing various methods, including fingerprinting, DNA testing, and photography, to facilitate identification
Exploring Africa’s bounty
Africa’s natural wonders never fail to leave a lasting impression on those who visit
Kenya floods: Death toll reaches 267
Adverse weather conditions affected approximately 389,000 people, with 56,000 families forced to evacuate
African floating villages navigate unique way of life
Floating villages offer a glimpse into a way of life that is intimately connected to the water
Bomb blast in Congo claims 35 lives
While no group has claimed responsibility, it is suspected to have been carried out by rebel groups
Tunisian critic probed for state remarks
Investigation opened into Sonia Dahmani’s TV statements addressing Tunisia’s condition and sub-Saharan migrants.
Senegal scrambles to find cause of Boeing runway mishap
Senegal investigates a Boeing 737-300 incident at Dakar Airport where the plane veered off the runway, injuring 11 and raising safety concerns.
Mali junta extends rule, opponents outraged
Deepening concerns in Mali as a national dialogue, boycotted by the opposition, recommends extended military rule and potential leadership for junta chief Goita.