Migrants in France fear as UK threatens Rwanda deportation
A new UK law allowing deportation of migrants to Rwanda sparks fear among those waiting to cross the Channel in France.
Moroccan court doubles YouTuber’s defamation sentence
Moroccan court extends YouTuber’s prison sentence to four years for defamation after linking a minister to a drug trafficking network.
Dozens dead, missing in migrant boat disaster off Djibouti
A migrant boat carrying Ethiopians has sunk off the coast of Djibouti, leaving 16 dead and 28 missing.
Morocco soars as farms to jets in economic shift
Morocco seeks to become an aviation hub, leveraging its affordable workforce to attract manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus while aiming to expand its domestic airline industry.
UN warns of crisis in Ethiopia as Tigray fighting displaces many
Renewed clashes in Ethiopia’s Tigray force over 50,000 to flee their homes. The UN warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis as aid struggles to keep pace.
UN in collaboration with Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts – rep...
UNODC highlights Nigeria’s significant progress in countering terrorism, reflected in an improved Global Terrorism Index ranking.
Africa’s vast coastline
Africa’s coastal nations enjoy direct access to the ocean, offering a wealth of opportunities and challenges
Tanzanian singer sparks speculation in Kenya with new song
In a playful twist, certain Kenyans likened President Ruto to the biblical figure Zacchaeus, often mockingly referred to as Zakayo in Swahili
Clashes in northern Ethiopia displace over 50,000: UN reports
As tensions flare in a contested zone in northern Ethiopia, more than 50,000 individuals have been uprooted, according to the United Nations. The escalating violence involves combatants from rival territories, prompting international apprehension. “The number of people displaced by the armed clashes in Alamata Town, and Raya Alamata, Zata and Ofla… since 13/14 April has
Nigerian president says terrorism an ‘imported evil’ in Africa
Terrorist groups are moving southward to Gulf of Guinea in southern and central Africa after establishing themselves in the Sahel, says UN summit in Abuja
US begins talks to withdraw troops from Niger: Pentagon
Small delegation from Pentagon and US Africa Command to participate in discussions, spokesman says
Libya battles sandstorm, halting flights
Eastern Libya grapples with a powerful sandstorm, leading to airport closures, school cancellations, and limited visibility.
Airlines could be complicit in UK’s Rwanda deportation plan — UN
UN experts warn airlines participating in the UK’s deportation plan to Rwanda could be complicit in human rights violations.
UN urges UK airlines: Stop unlawful removals to Rwanda
Warn that removing asylum-seekers to Rwanda or any other country would ‘violate the right to be free from torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment’
Africa’s legacy of resistance: Courage against colonialism
The journey towards a more just and equitable Africa is paved with the sacrifices
Central African Republic mourns river disaster victims
Search efforts are ongoing, and there remains a possibility of the provisional death toll increasing
Suspected militants seize over 110 civilians in Mali, sources say
Since 2012, Mali has been plagued by various factions linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group
Six Nigerian soldiers slain in ambush by gunmen
In addition to combating Islamist insurgents in the northeast, Nigeria’s armed forces are increasingly engaged in addressing threats posed by criminal gangs in the northern and central regions
Zambia’s malaria cases surge by 37% in 2023
Country has distributed more than 11.6 million insecticide treated mosquito nets across the country, says health minister
Taliban government to attend OIC summit in Gambia
The interim Taliban government announces its plan to send a representative to the 15th OIC Summit in Gambia.
Algeria-Morocco clubs’ match cancels over jersey dispute
African Confederation Cup match between USM Alger and Renaissance Berkane called off due to a dispute over Moroccan team’s jerseys.
UN mission in Libya urges inquiry into detained activist’s death
Since the NATO-backed uprising in 2011 that ousted Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has been plagued by ongoing conflict and division
Hundreds rally against US troop presence in Niger
Protesters in Niger demand the withdrawal of US troops as a delegation from Washington is set to visit for an orderly exit.
Rise of Africa: Continent’s economic potential draws global investment
Africa is poised to become a major driver of global economic growth and trade in the years to come
