Africa’s sustainable urban renaissance
In cities spanning from Cape Town to Cairo, the ethos of sustainability is taking root
Faye emerges as front-runner in Senegal’s presidential race
Senegal’s election sees opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerging as the frontrunner, offering voters profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism.
Twin attacks by ADF leave 11 dead in DR Congo
Violence persists in eastern DR Congo as the ADF rebel group carries out deadly attacks.
Under-20 friendly turns sour as Algerian coach slaps player
An Algerian U20 friendly against Tunisia turned sour after their coach got involved in an on-field altercation.
Algeria dispatches 150 tons of aid to Gaza amid Israeli siege
Humanitarian aid from Algeria en route to Gaza amidst Israeli aggression, aiming to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave.
Nigeria: Soaring food prices blamed in cash handout deaths
A cash handout in Nigeria aimed at helping families during Ramadan turned deadly.
Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe are on brink of famine caused by El Nino
Southern Africa braces for famine as El Nino unleashes its fury. Severe drought has ravaged crops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, forcing them to declare disasters.
Chad’s constitutional council OKs 10 candidates for poll
Chad’s Constitutional Council has approved 10 candidates, including interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby and Prime Minister, for the upcoming presidential election in May.
Ethiopia to allow foreign property ownership, PM reveals on state TV
During a gathering of prominent taxpayers in Addis Ababa, Abiy disclosed that the government is in the final stages of drafting legislation to facilitate foreign ownership of real estate
Chad blocks main opposition from presidential vote
Among the remaining ten candidates is current junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno
What is Africa’s banking revolution?
Digital financial services, powered by mobile technology, have revolutionized banking in Africa
Putin allies call for death penalty reinstatement post-Moscow attack
The assault on the Crocus City Hall concert hall claimed over 130 lives as gunmen rampaged through the venue
Relief as over 130 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released
Abducted Nigerian schoolchildren reunite with families after a weeks-long ordeal.
Security forces nab 16 suspects linked to Somali SYL hotel attack
Somali government announces arrests of 16 suspects involved in Mogadishu SYL hotel attack.
Moscow terror attack: African leaders send condolences to Russia
African leaders express condolences and solidarity with Russia following a deadly terror attack in Moscow that killed over 130 people.
Niger attack: Islamic State claims responsibility, 30 soldiers killed
Niger army attack claimed by Islamic State, resulting in the death of 30 soldiers and frustration over authorities’ failure to protect civilians.
Embracing Africa’s linguistic diversity
Initiatives across the continent aim to safeguard endangered languages
Tunisian journalist held for criticizing government on social media
Boughalleb, a prominent figure in Tunisian television, was summoned and questioned by a cybercrime unit in the outskirts of Tunis following a complaint lodged by a civil servant
Nigerian army rescues 17 abducted students in Sokoto state
Kidnappings carried out by criminal gangs, often demanding ransoms, have become distressingly common, particularly in northern Nigeria
Tunisian journalist faces charges Over Facebook criticism
Tunisian journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, critic of President Saied, detained for social media posts. Arrest sparks fears of journalist intimidation in Tunisia.
Mass grave of at least 65 migrants found in Southwest Libya
UN migration agency reported the discovery of a mass grave in Libya containing at least 65 migrants, believed to have died during smuggling, and called for action to address migrant deaths and support safe migration.
DRC faces devastating health crisis: WHO
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a multitude of health threats. Cholera, measles, and a horrific mpox outbreak overwhelm hospitals.
Senegal’s presidential hopefuls hold last rallies before election
Senegal’s presidential hopefuls gather for final rallies before an unprecedented election marked by political crisis and shortened campaign period.
Niger reopens border with Nigeria after seven-month closure
Nigeria had previously ordered the immediate reopening of the frontier, but Niger kept its side closed until now