French drug gang leader busted in Casablanca
Marseille’s drug woes continue as French authorities announce the arrest of Felix Bingui, believed to be the leader of the notorious Yoda gang.
Senegal presidential election campaigns begin
Amidst political turbulence, Senegal’s 19 presidential candidates launch campaigns, navigating challenges posed by violent protests and a delayed vote.
Rwanda’s Kagame wins party’s endorsement for reelection
President Kagame receives overwhelming support from Rwanda’s ruling party, positioning him for a historic reelection bid in July and an extension of his decades-long leadership.
Militants abduct 15 students in Nigerian school attack
It follows a recent mass abduction in Kaduna state as security forces are struggling to contain the rise of school kidnappings.
The vital role of elders in African communities
The reverence for elders in African societies reflects a deep-seated appreciation for wisdom
AU backs Senegal’s March 24 presidential election decision
Senegal’s decision to reschedule the presidential election to March 24 receives international approval, with the African Union commending the peaceful resolution of the crisis.
DRC prosecutor calls for 20-year jail sentence for journalist
Journalist Stanis Bujakera faces 20 years in jail in the Democratic Republic of Congo for allegedly implicating military intelligence in the murder of an opposition politician.
Swahili: From coastal trade routes to continental influence
Swahili has transcended its humble beginnings to become the lingua franca of much of East Africa
Nigeria mobilizes troops to rescue hundreds of kidnapped students
Local authorities are still determining the exact number of abducted children, and at least one person was reported dead during the attack
ISIS claims responsibility for February Burkina Faso church assault
According to IS, militants armed with firearms targeted a church during Sunday service in the village of Essakane
South African music sensation Tyla cancels global tour amidst injury
The Grammy-winning artist, renowned for her international hit “Water,” expressed heartbreak after receiving medical advice advising against proceeding with the tour
At least 280 students abducted in Northwestern Nigeria
Tactical team dispatched to pursue gunmen in Kaduna state, rescue schoolchildren, teachers
Empowering Ivorian women through integrated support
Akwaba Mousso provides free integrated services to Ivorian women, offering healing and empowerment after suffering domestic abuse.
Outrage grows over Kenya’s femicide crisis
Advocates say weak laws and societal acceptance of violence against women leave them vulnerable.
UN raises concern over 780,000 displaced in Mozambique
Mozambique grapples with a growing humanitarian crisis as terrorist attacks displace nearly 800,000 people.
UN pushes for Ramadan truce as Sudan conflict threatens millions
As Ramadan approaches, the UN pleads with Sudan’s warring parties to lay down arms.
Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya lead regional growth
Economic growth across Africa has been driven by various factors
Rescue efforts underway in Mozambique following fatal shipwreck
The illegal fishing vessel, carrying 12 individuals, encountered trouble off the southern Matutuine region
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso unite against militants with joint force
In the past year, groups affiliated with both Islamic State and al-Qaeda have been responsible for numerous casualties in the region
Presidential election set for March 24 in Senegal
Dispute over poll date had created political chaos after President Macky Sall postponed elections originally scheduled for Feb. 25
Officials report over 100 missing in Nigeria after jihadist kidnapping
The incident, which occurred last week in Borno state, the epicenter of a long-standing jihadist insurgency causing over 40,000 casualties and displacing two million people since 2009
Senegal gears up for elections with government dissolution
Senegal’s President Sall dissolves the government, setting the stage for a crucial presidential election with a reshaped political strategy.
Burkina Faso plane crash: 5 dead, 2 injured
A plane crash in Burkina Faso’s Diapaga city killed five and injured two. The Lead Air plane was en route to Fada N’Gourma when it crashed.
Over 100,000 in DRC flee homes amid rebel attacks
The capture of a town by M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo has triggered a mass exodus, displacing over 100,000 people.
