Ivory Coast squad celebrates AFCON triumph with bonuses, villas
Following their 2-1 win against Nigeria in the final on Sunday, each squad member was granted a bonus of 50 million CFA francs ($82,152) and a villa of equivalent value
Record breaking surge in migrant fatalities off Tunisia in 2023
Tunisia has emerged as the primary departure point in North Africa, surpassing Libya, for individuals seeking refuge from poverty and conflict across Africa and the Middle East
Senegal enforces internet suspension amid widespread protests
Communications minister blames hate speech on social media for violent protests last week over delayed polls
Islamic police in Northern Nigeria arrest TikTok influencer
Ms. Kunya is accused of using explicit language in her videos, viewed by millions
Ethiopian forces face allegations of killing 45+ civilians in January
In a statement, the EHRC confirmed that these civilians were extrajudicially killed in the town of Merawi, allegedly for supporting the ethnic Amhara militia known as Fano
South Africa joins regional effort to curb M23 rebels in DRC
South Africa pledges 2,900 troops and $105 million to join the SADC force fighting armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Liberia’s new defense minister resigns after soldier wives’ protes...
Liberia’s Defence Minister resigned after just 10 days due to protests by soldiers’ wives over low pay and corruption.
Senegal election delay pressure builds on President Sall
Senegal’s political landscape shakes as President Sall faces opposition protests and global scrutiny
African martial arts gain momentum worldwide
African martial arts, have seen a surge in popularity among combat sports enthusiasts
UN: Rwanda supports DRC separatists with surface-to-air missiles
DR Congo conflict heats up as UN drone dodges missile, highlighting concerns about Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels and use of sophisticated weapons.
Dead fears mount as no sign of missing boat carrying 17 Tunisians
Tunisian migrants, Mediterranean crisis, missing at sea, urgent search, Migration challenges, economic hardships, Bizerte, desperate families,
Congo protestors burn US, Belgian flags, target Western embassies
The protesters, adopting a new strategy by focusing on embassies, allege that the West is supporting neighboring Rwanda
Kenyan marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash
Kiptum, a father of two, was on his way from Kaptagat to Eldoret in the Rift Valley of western Kenya when his car veered off the road and collided with a tree around 11:00 pm (2000 GMT)
UK’s Rwanda asylum scheme ‘incompatible’ — lawmakers
Watchdog panel slams UK’s controversial Rwanda asylum scheme, arguing it violates international law and undermines human rights.
DR Congo launches probe into attacks on foreign missions
Several UN peace mission vehicles burnt in weekend protests
Walf TV resumes broadcasting in Senegal after week-long outage
Walf TV, silenced for alleged “incitement to violence,” triumphs as President Macky Sall orders the signal’s restoration.
Al Shabab claimed attack kills UAE, Bahraini soldiers in Somalia
Terrorist attack in Somalia targets UAE soldiers training army, 4 killed. Probe launched, Al-Shabaab claims attack.
The vibrant ecosystem of the Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert spans approximately 9.2 million square kilometers
Prominent Nigerian bank executive killed in US helicopter crash
The crash claimed the lives of six individuals, including Wigwe’s wife, son, and a former president of the Nigerian stock exchange
Third person killed in Senegal unrest, says politician, medics
The protests, marked by clashes between youths and security forces, are escalating, creating the country’s most significant crisis since gaining independence in 1960
Shooting at military camp in Somali capital results in casualties
Military ‘recruit’ was behind shooting, security source says
A journey through Africa’s history of inventions
African ingenuity has contributed significantly to global progress in various fields
Family confirms second death in Senegal protest violence
Tensions escalated after President Macky Sall postponed the presidential election, originally scheduled for February 25, to December
Traditional African governance models emphasize collective welfare
Across the continent, various communities have developed governance models
