Study: Human activity drives deadly Sahel heatwave
During the period from April 1 to April 5, Mali and Burkina Faso experienced an unprecedented heatwave
Doctors’ strike: Kenyan court orders immediate resolution talks
Court demands urgent resolution to Kenyan doctors’ nationwide strike within 48 hours. Impasse over pay and working conditions disrupts healthcare services.
Urgent elections needed in South Sudan — UN
Urgent elections are needed in South Sudan, says UN report. Political feuding between leaders complicates the process.
Resignation of UN Libya envoy reflects struggle for reconciliation
Analysts weigh in on the abrupt resignation of UN Libya Envoy Abdoulaye Bathily, citing it as evidence of failed reconciliation efforts in the war-torn nation.
UN calls for immediate truce in CAR conflict
Central African Republic rebels urged to cease fighting by UN mission following recent deadly violence.
Generosity: a core value across African cultures for collective prosperity
In many African societies, individuals understand the interconnectedness of their communities
South African police probe suspected Cape Town murders
South Africa witnesses approximately 20,000 homicides annually within its population of around 60 million
Nigerian socialite faces charges for throwing money in air
Authorities allege that Okechukwu recklessly threw banknotes into the air, a behavior deemed offensive as it risks trampling and damaging the currency
Zambian president seeks nearly $1 billion in humanitarian aid
Hakainde Hichilema says aid critical in containing drought that has adversely affected around 9.8 million people
Ugandan businesses shut down in tax protest
Responding to the protest, Uganda’s minister of state for finance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, attributed the unrest to a misunderstanding of the new system
Niger’s diesel delivery to Mali aims to alleviate power shortages
Niger partners with Mali to tackle power shortages by supplying 150 million litres of diesel, amidst ongoing electricity outages and financial constraints.
Zimbabwe’s sixth currency shift in 16 years, will it solve anything?
Currency traders in major cities like Bulawayo remain inactive, and platforms like Zimpricecheck.com did not display a parallel market rate on April 9th
UN special envoy criticizes lack of goodwill from Libyan parties
‘Selfish resolve of current leaders to maintain the status quo through delaying tactics and maneuvers at the expense of the Libyan people must stop,’ says Abdoulaye Bathily
Continued doctor strike further paralyzes Kenya’s healthcare system
Hundreds of medical practitioners took to streets of capital bringing traffic to standstill
ECOWAS envoys expected to arrive in Togo amidst political strife
ECOWAS stated that its mission aims to engage with key stakeholders regarding the latest developments in Togo
Infrastructure and digital innovation fuel growth in Africa
One of the key drivers of this growth is the rise of emerging sectors such as fintech
Eight killed as fishing boat capsizes in Mozambique
Search efforts are underway to locate the missing persons
Rwanda deportation bill to pass amidst the UK debate
UK Parliament debates bill to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda amidst legal challenges and concerns over human rights implications.
Journalist arrested in Burundi, raises press freedom concerns
Burundi journalist arrested and detained by the National Intelligence Service, family expresses worries over her safety as concerns for press freedom escalate.
Tensions surge in Togo as ECOWAS delegation arrives
Togo faces escalating tensions as ECOWAS delegation arrives to address political disputes over constitutional reform and upcoming elections.
UNICEF: 60 staff kidnapped, 14 dead in 70+ school attacks in Nigeria
Estimated 60 school staff kidnapped, 14 killed in more than 70 attacks on schools, says UNICEF representative in Nigeria
Global education flourishes in Africa
Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt have become increasingly attractive destinations for students
Rwanda recalls J&J children’s cough syrup
This recall aligns Rwanda with Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, all of which have recalled the same batch of syrup designed to alleviate coughs, hay fever, and allergies in children
Nigeria recovers $27 million in corruption probe
Former poverty minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq has also been brought in for questioning in connection with the investigation
