Britain imposes sanctions on 3 Ugandan officials for alleged corruption
Additionally, it identified Mary Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, both members of parliament, alleging their involvement in the improper diversion
Rescuers searching for 91 missing in Kenya flooding, death toll rises to 46
The death toll climbed to 46 following a mudslide and flash floods in Mai Mahiu town, central Kenya, on Monday morning
Malian army reports elimination of key terrorist leader in Sahel
Abu Huzeifa neutralized in operation near Nigerien border, says military
Concerns in Libya over leaked photos of Gaddafi son’s cell
Libyan authorities seek changes after leaked photos show Hannibal Gadhafi’s cell in Lebanon, prompting concerns over his treatment.
UN food aid halted in South Sudan due to new taxes
The UN warns that new taxes imposed by South Sudan threaten its peacekeeping mission and vital humanitarian assistance.
Kenya airways halts Kinshasa flights due to detained staff
Requests for comments from Congo’s government and foreign affairs ministry went unanswered at the time of reporting
Kenya attack: IED on donkey cart leaves five dead
Five people were killed and five others injured when a bomb hidden on a donkey cart detonated.
African outdoor markets: Where commerce meets community
For many Africans, shopping at outdoor markets is not just a necessity but a cherished tradition
Ghana court rejects rush on anti-LGBTQ law
The stance, citing ongoing legal challenges, has drawn criticism from lawmakers
Floods claim 42 lives in Central Kenya as dam bursts
These recent fatalities add to a grim tally of over 140 lives claimed by heavy rains and flooding since the preceding month
Burkina Faso expands media suspensions amid massacre allegations
The country’s communications regulator, CSC, announced additional suspensions over the weekend, broadening the list of affected media organizations
Suspected measles outbreak claims 19 children in northeastern Nigeria
Measles detected in more than 200 children in Mubi North local government area of Adamawa state
Kenya delays school reopening amid devastating floods
Education Ministry extends closure by 1 week as heavy rains wreak havoc nationwide
Greening Ethiopia: An ambitious reforestation initiative
Ethiopia has embraced reforestation as a cornerstone of its environmental strategy
Officials report 23 civilian force members killed in northern Nigeria
The CJTF was first formed in 2013 to protect communities in the northeast and help the military fight Boko Haram and later its offshoot ISWAP
Zambia pays tribute to president Kaunda on centenary anniversary
The nation remembers his legacy and passion for a unified Zambia, while also marking the 31st anniversary of a football team tragedy.
Burkina Faso disputes allegations of massacre, calls report baseless
Ouedraogo emphasized that legal inquiries into the incidents at Nodin and Soro have been initiated
Iran pulls Egyptian medieval drama over history errors
Controversy erupts in Iran as authorities ban the Egyptian TV series “The Assassins.” The show, which tells the story of a historical figure, is accused of misrepresenting Iranian history and Islam.
Togo’s legislative elections follow disputed constitution changes
Togo holds legislative elections amidst debates over controversial constitutional changes, raising concerns about the potential extension of President Faure Gnassingbe’s family’s rule.
Diamonds fuel Botswana’s economic boom
The diamond industry has been a cornerstone of Botswana’s economy
Kenya floods death toll reaches 76
Nairobi, the capital, has borne the brunt of the disaster, with 32 fatalities and nearly 17,000 households displaced
Mali court declares itself ‘incompetent’ to rule on crackdown
Additionally, the court dismissed a request to address Mali’s legal and institutional vacuum
Benin police disperse union protest with tear gas
Once renowned for its vibrant multi-party democracy, Benin has faced criticism under President Patrice Talon’s tenure since 2016
US begins partial troop withdrawal from Chad
The Pentagon has announced plans for a partial withdrawal of US military forces from Chad as some troops were set to departure.
