Zimbabwe president alters flight path amid airport threat
Mnangagwa, who was set to address a gathering in the resort town, decided to postpone his trip to facilitate the ongoing investigations
Kenya and Haiti ink ‘reciprocal’ police deployment pact
Kenya had previously offered to contribute up to 1,000 personnel, a gesture welcomed by the United States and other nations unwilling to deploy their own forces
Ethiopian police free French journalist after week in detention
Quentin Botbol, the publisher of Africa Intelligence, stated in an emailed release that Galindo has departed for France
Ghanaian Parliament faces power cut due to $1.8M debt
The interruption occurred during a debate on the president’s State of the Nation speech
Fatal shooting claims lives of 3, including student, in South Africa
Gun violence is common in South Africa where scores of people are shot at every day in robberies, gang-related or domestic violence
Africa’s vibrant informal economy
Africa’s economic landscape is not solely defined by its formal sectors
Zambia declares national emergency due to prolonged drought
The prolonged dry spell has led to a scarcity of rainfall, raising concerns about potential food shortages and a strain on electricity production
Chad opposition leader slain in army assault on party HQ, minister says
The prosecutor general earlier mentioned “dead including Yaya Dillo” without providing specific details
Senegal’s president confirms April 2 departure amid lingering crisis
Senegal has experienced its most significant unrest in decades following Sall’s unexpected postponement of the presidential election
26 migrants dead as boat overturns off Senegal coast
Fishing boat destined for Canary Islands capsizes off Saint-Louis, about 320 kilometers north of Dakar
Kenya, Ethiopia recommit to trade, infrastructure ties
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed and Kenyan President William Ruto met in Nairobi, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Eight migrants dead after boat sinks off Morocco’s coast
A migrant boat tragedy unfolds off the coast of Morocco, leaving eight people dead and raising concerns about the perilous journeys undertaken in search of a better life.
25-year UN mission in DRC ends
United Nations has started pulling peacekeepers out of the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending a 25-year presence despite ongoing violence in the east.
Ghana restricts LGBTQ rights with controversial bill
Ghana’s parliament passed a bill criminalizing same-sex relations and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, sparking condemnation from rights groups who urge the president to reject it.
HRW: Burkina Faso kidnaps critics, silences opposition
Human Rights Watch criticizes Burkina Faso’s military junta for its treatment of critics and opponents.
Guinea releases activist, strike demands remain
A prominent media activist in Guinea, detained for calling a demonstration against censorship, was freed after an appeal hearing amid a general strike demanding lower food prices, media freedom, and improved living conditions.
Africa’s infrastructure drive gathers momentum
The African Union’s Agenda 2063 is leading the charge in the infrastructure development process
Mass exodus as brutal attacks escalate in Mozambique
Despite extensive security measures, the attacks persist, casting a shadow over French oil company TotalEnergies’ plans to resume a $20 billion liquefied natural gas terminal in Cabo Delgado in the coming months
Tunisian presidential elections scheduled for September-October
Tunisian President Kais Saied was elected on Oct. 13, 2019 for 5-year period, expected to take place in upcoming presidential race
Fatal assault on Chad’s intelligence services office claims multiple liv...
The authorities have implicated “elements” associated with an opposition party in the attack
Chad sets May 6 for presidential election
Chad’s pivotal election on May 6 concludes a three-year junta rule, sparking international concerns over the extended transition period.
Thousands flee Mozambique due to militant violence
Government downplays threat despite thousands fleeing violence in northern Mozambique.
Senegal president aims to end political crisis by holding talks
Aar Sunu Election collective urges President Sall to act swiftly, setting the stage for a crucial election date amid heightened political tensions.
African youth ignite continent-wide change
A dynamic wave of youth-led activism is reshaping the social and political landscape
