Nigeria orders border reopening with junta-controlled Niger
The closure of the 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometre) border occurred after West African leaders imposed sanctions on Niger
Gas depot explosion near Tunis injures 35
All victims, sustaining first and second-degree burns, were promptly hospitalized, with four individuals requiring intensive care
Kenyan agency denies hiring acquitted TV anchor
Maribe was acquitted last month of the murder charges related to businesswoman Monica Kimani following a high-profile six-year trial that captivated the nation
South Africa warns citizens in Israeli army of arrest upon return
Country’s top diplomat says she has already issued statement alerting those who are fighting alongside or in Israeli army
Rwanda court upholds ban on convicted politicians in election
Dissident Victoire Ingabire’s bid to run in Rwanda’s presidential race is thwarted as the high court upholds a ban on convicted politicians.
Africa’s growth industries spark global interest
The African continent is now making waves in the global investment arena
Cameroon opposition accuses govt of suppression
Cameroon’s government banned the APC and ATP opposition alliances, calling them illegal.
Senegal’s Faye hits campaign in Senegal despite detention
Detained opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s supporters rally for his release before Senegal’s March 24th election.
Algerian opposition figure receives suspended sentence
Algerian activist Karim Tabbou received a suspended sentence and fine for inciting protests and defamation.
UN raises concerns over crackdown on civil society in Mali
At least four groups have been disbanded, raising concerns about freedom of expression and assembly.
Ivorian govt rehouses displaced residents after evictions
Following evictions from unsafe neighborhoods in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is providing relocation assistance and funding for residents to build new homes.
Nigeria refuses ransom payment for kidnapped school students
Relatives of the kidnapped students revealed that the abductors have demanded a hefty ransom for the safe return of the students
Kenya to lead Haiti mission upon new government formation
In a statement on Wednesday, Ruto assured the United States of Kenya’s readiness to take the lead in the mission
Nigerian Islamic police nab non-fasting Muslims in Ramadan
The Hisbah, as the Islamic police are commonly referred to, conduct routine inspections of eateries and markets during the Ramadan period
Arrest after Coptic monks killed in South Africa
The motive behind the fatal stabbings, which occurred on Tuesday, remains unclear
Nigerian troops dismantle IPOB militant camp in Delta
Nigerian forces raided an IPOB/ESN base in Delta, seizing a firearms factory, weapons, ammunition, and drone-making equipment.
Kenya halts Haiti police mission amid political turmoil
The decision follows the resignation of Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry due to the dominance of armed gangs in the nation
Tropical storm Filipo strikes Mozambique, endangering 500,000 people
Despite the diminishing winds, Filipo is poised to bring heavy rainfall to southern Mozambique
Rwandan and Congolese presidents to hold crisis talks in Angola
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels fighting in eastern part of the country, but Kigali denies claims
The Tontine system’s influence on African finance
Traditional financial systems like the tontine serves as a reminder of the ingenuity
DR Congo, Rwanda leaders agree to discuss East’s unrest
Rwanda’s Kagame and DR Congo’s Tshisekedi will discuss security concerns as the M23 rebel group continues its activities.
US sanctions al-Shabaab fundraisers and money launderers
The sanctions target 16 entities and individuals across the Horn of Africa region, the United Arab Emirates, and Cyprus
African nations spearhead anti-corruption drive
Corruption has long been a significant impediment to development
Yemeni women hardest hit by war-ravaged healthcare system
5.5M Yemeni women lack adequate access to reproductive health services, says UN official
