Germany targets Nigerian ‘romance scam’ ring
German police launched a nationwide takedown of a Nigerian mafia group, Black Axe, accused of a large-scale dating scam.
Community radio: The rural voice of Africa
Radio remains one of the most accessible and effective means of communication
Togo opposition fears repression as election nears amid power shift
Togo’s opposition and civil society express concern and fear of repression ahead of legislative elections due to a controversial constitutional reform.
Congo faces mpox outbreak with 19 confirmed
The World Health Organization’s mpox warning reaches Congo as the country confirms an outbreak.
118 killed by Kenyan police in 2023, NGO’s say
Nearly half of these killings occurred within the context of crime-fighting operations
US targets insurgents linked to West Africa hostage-taking
The US sanctioned leaders of insurgent groups JNIM and Al-Mourabitoun in West Africa for their role in taking hostages, including Americans.
Nineteen irregular migrants perish off Tunisia’s coast
Tunisia is main route for illegal migrants trying to cross into Europe
Egypt gets IMF loan boost, commits to reforms
Despite approving a loan increase, the IMF expresses concerns about Egypt’s central bank lending and calls for stricter public spending controls.
Arab League convenes emergency session on Israel’s Gaza war
Arab League convenes emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s deadly offensive in Gaza, including mass graves, US veto on Palestinian UN membership, and ongoing genocidal accusations.
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
