South Africa urges ICJ to address ‘widespread starvation’ in Gaza
South Africa renews its plea to the ICJ, seeking urgent intervention to address the “widespread starvation” resulting from Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Senegal amnesty bid faces opposition scrutiny
Senegal’s parliament debates a bill offering amnesty for protest-related crimes between 2021 and 2024.
Dozens of children missing after Mozambique terror attacks
A surge of attacks by an Islamic State-linked group in Mozambique has left over 70 children missing.
Boko Haram kidnaps dozens of women in northeast Nigeria
Boko Haram kidnapped dozens of women from a camp for displaced people in northeast Nigeria.
Social media’s role in modern African society
Social media has emerged as a powerful tool for self-expression and connectivity
M23 rebels capture Eastern Congo town, claiming 15 lives
Situated approximately 130 km (80 miles) north by road from the provincial capital Goma, Nyanzale has been home to thousands of internally displaced people
Egyptian pound plummets as Egypt adopts floating exchange rate
During an unexpected monetary policy meeting, the central bank affirmed its commitment to “allowing the exchange rate to be determined by market forces”
Turkey and Somalia deepen energy cooperation in talks
Turkish and Somali ministers meet in Ankara to strategize and uplift energy collaboration, emphasizing the importance of mutual efforts.
Liberia takes step toward war crimes court after decades
After decades of waiting, Liberia’s parliament votes for a war crimes court to address civil war crimes.
Coup-hit African states get sanctions reprieve: A message to West?
Regional bloc ECOWAS’ decision to lift sanctions on Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali and Niger ‘signals that concept of democracy imported from the West is dying in Africa,’ says analyst Ladislas Ngendahimana
African nations forge ahead in space exploration
Several African countries are increasingly investing in space exploration and technology
Ghana’s president delays decision on controversial anti-LGBTQ law
The proposed legislation outlines jail terms of six months to three years for engaging in LGBTQ activities and sentences of three to five years for promoting or sponsoring such activities
Fatal mid-air plane collision claims two lives in Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirms aircraft accident involving a training Cessna 172 and a Dash 8 aircraft
DR Congo rebel attacks leave 15 dead, trigger mass exodus
Eyewitness accounts from locals, health professionals, and government officials point to targeted attacks in the Rutshuru region of North Kivu
Road Nightmare: Drivers stranded for days in eastern DR Congo
The closure of the border between Burundi and Rwanda in January has further exacerbated the situation
Guinea prosecutors pursue crimes against humanity in massacre trial
Former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 other ex-military and government officials stand accused of orchestrating the killing of 156 people
Gambia considers reinstating female genital mutilation
Lawmakers debate a bill proposing to overturn the existing ban, raising health and human rights concerns.
Tunisia receives $150 million from EU for reforms
The European Union provided Tunisia with €150 million to support its budget, promote financial stability, and encourage economic reforms as the North African country grapples with a financial crisis.
Two women accused of witchcraft stoned, burned in DRC
Witchcraft fears turn deadly in Congo as two women are publicly stoned and burned.
US freezes assets of Zimbabwe officials
New US sanctions target Zimbabwe leaders for human rights violations and corruption.
Senegal faces constitutional conundrum as election looms
Amidst protests and political tension, Senegal contemplates a June 2 election recommendation, escalating the crisis.
Safeguarding Africa’s indigenous wisdom
The importance of preserving Africa’s indigenous languages cannot be overstated
Nigeria enhances security measures following food store looting
The incident, which occurred on the outskirts of Abuja, underscores the prevailing social unrest stemming from escalating prices and the country’s economic challenges
Approval of Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ bill poses threat to IMF support
The legislation, unanimously passed last week, aims to strengthen measures against LGBTQ rights and individuals accused of promoting non-heteronormative identities in Ghana