Nigeria restricts electricity export to prioritize domestic supply

Nigeria frequently experiences power shortages, exacerbated recently by escalating demand

Niger halts gold mines over environmental worries

Local herders in the vicinity of Tabelot have attributed the deaths of dozens of animals to the wastewater discharged by Sahara SARL’s mining operations

Rwanda rejects accusation for deadly blast in DRC camp

The US accuses Rwanda of being behind a deadly explosion at a camp for displaced people in eastern DR Congo.

Uganda to repatriate remains of ‘martyred’ Christian leaders

After over a century in Rome, the remains of Ugandan Christian martyrs Charles Lwanga and Matiya Mulumba are returning home.

Russia expands military presence in Niger as US exits

Russia is sending more military advisors and equipment to Niger, strengthening its presence as the US withdraws its forces.

228 lives lost in Kenya floods as cyclone nears coast

Gov’t issues warnings as death toll rises amid ongoing floods, while tropical cyclone poses further threat to coastal regions

Chad presidential election campaigning concludes

Voters are to choose between 10 candidates, including transitional President Mahamat Idriss Deby

Africa’s vibrant coffee culture: A symbol of tradition

Coffee ceremonies hold a special place in the hearts of many African communities

The Great Rift Valley’s geological wonders

One of the most striking features of the Great Rift Valley is its towering cliffs

Rwanda denies attacking DR Congo displaced persons camp

According to the U.S., the attack originated from positions held by the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group

Kenya and Tanzania brace as cyclone approaches

Over the past few weeks, East Africa has witnessed around 400 fatalities and the displacement of tens of thousands due to relentless rains causing floods and landslides

Bandits target villages in Nigeria, killing dozens, after military strikes

In retaliation for military offensives, gunmen from criminal gangs in northwest Nigeria raided villages, killing 25 people, mostly vigilantes.

Fury in Burkina Faso as protests target us over civilian killings

Public outrage erupts in Burkina Faso as citizens protest the US response to a Human Rights Watch report accusing the army of a civilian massacre.

African penguins thrive on the coastlines

The African penguin population, once abundant, has faced significant challenges in recent decades

Measles outbreak claims 42 lives in Northeast Nigeria

The ongoing insecurity prevalent in many northern Nigerian states often disrupts vaccination campaigns, leaving children especially vulnerable to such outbreaks

DRC sentences 8 soldiers to death for desertion against M23 rebels

M23 conflict in DR Congo takes a deadly turn as eight soldiers are sentenced to death for desertion.

UK confirms dates for first deportations to Rwanda

UK government sets a date for the first Rwanda deportations, but faces a legal challenge from civil servants who argue the policy clashes with their code of conduct.

Hundreds of migrants expelled from Tunisia in early morning raid

Hundreds of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, were forcefully evicted from camps in Tunis, Tunisia.

Coups, violence create fear for media in Sahel region: RSF

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) decries growing threats against journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly under military rule and following elections.

Amnesty warns of threats to press freedom in Niger

The rights organization expressed deep concern over the intimidation and arbitrary arrests of journalists by transitional authorities since the coup

Kenya floods: Over 200 dead, cyclone approaching

Moreover, over 165,000 individuals have been forced from their homes, with an additional 90 individuals reported missing

Airstrike claims nine lives at Eastern Congo displacement camp

At the time of reporting, the Congolese army had not provided any official response or comment regarding the incident

Liberia’s president orders creation of war crimes court

President Joseph Boakai says court will bring ‘justice and closure to the scars and memories of our tragic and violent misadventure’

Russia expands presence in Niger as us troops depart

Tensions soar as Russia expands its military presence in Africa. With US troops leaving a strategic airbase in Niger, the Sahel faces a security shakeup.

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