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
Senegal election delay ignites clashes between protesters, police
Senegal’s delayed election sparks protests, democracy fears. Security forces clash, opposition cries foul. President defends move, justice minister says legal.
US blames Ethiopian govt for civilian killings, demands probe
US condemns alleged civilian killings in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, urging probe & access for monitors.
West African bloc urges Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to remain
Late last month, 3 military-led West African states announced their withdrawal from Economic Community of West African States ‘with immediate effect’
78,000 children displaced by recent clashes in DR Congo
Save the Children urges urgent action to break cycle of suffering of innocent lives
ECOWAS foreign ministers convene on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit
West African bloc committed to address challenges in region to preserve democratic principles, says official
Oxfam alerts to deepening hunger crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Families are resorting to increasingly desperate measures to survive, says international aid group
Militants attack villages, killing civilians in Niger
Niger villages attacked, 9 killed. Military claims success against militants, but security concerns linger.
African artists redefine art with digital tools and VR
Artists across Africa are embracing digital tools and virtual reality
Ivory Coast stuns DRC, reach AFCON final against Nigeria
Ivory Coast stuns DR Congo 1-0 to reach AFCON final! Their incredible journey, from group stage flops to title contenders.
DRC violence uproots thousands, lost children feared — watchdog
Save the Children warns of a humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo as renewed clashes displace thousands.
West African bloc blames junta-led nations for flaunting exit rules
Political turmoil unfolds in West Africa as ECOWAS confronts the departure of three nations, testing integration.
Senegal roiled by poll delay, protests brewing
Senegal’s opposition strategizes against President Sall’s election delay, denouncing it as a ploy to extend his term, while sporadic mobilization continues.
Ethiopian parliament approves key cabinet reshuffle
Key leadership changes unfold in Ethiopia as Temesgen Tiruneh steps into the role of deputy prime minister.
Kenya police humiliated as suspected US murderer escapes custody
Kevin Kangethe, awaiting extradition to the United States for the late 2023 death of Margaret Mbitu
Artistic expression in Kente and Brass
West African countries are renowned for their mastery of traditional arts