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

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