Senegal still preferred by motorsport fans despite Dakar Rally move
West African country famous for Dakar Rally that moved to S. America in 2009 but it holds rallies, motorbike races for around 45 years
President of Comoros secures fourth consecutive 5-year term
Despite accusations of fraud, Azali Assoumani emerges victorious with 62.97% of vote
Explosion in Nigeria claims 2 lives, injures dozens
The blast, which occurred on Tuesday, left behind collapsed houses and damaged vehicles
Sudan’s RSF leader Dagalo affirms readiness for IGAD meeting
Dagalo’s statement was prompted by the Sudanese government’s decision to suspend collaboration with IGAD
Somalia seeks NAM support, citing threat from neighboring pact
Recovering from conflict, Somalia seeks NAM’s help in safeguarding its territory against Ethiopia’s pact with Somaliland.
Suicide bomb targets Mogadishu, killing three, wounding two
Deadly attack near Mogadishu municipality: suicide bomber strikes, leaving three dead.
Rwandan troops kill DRC soldier, arrest two amid simmering tensions
Deadly incident on Rwanda-DRC border exposes fragility of regional peace efforts amid M23 offensive.
DRC turns to SADC for military support against M23 insurgency
Congo replaces UN peacekeepers with Southern African Development Community troops in bid to counter M23 rebels’ advances in east.
The ongoing battle against cultural erosion in post-colonial Africa
Colonial powers sought to assert dominance by imposing European cultural norms
Uganda detains homeless, demolishes kiosks ahead of summits
The East African nation is presently hosting the Non-Aligned Movement summit, where heads of state are set to convene on Friday
Kenya set to prosecute cult leader on charges of murder and terrorism
The charges stem from the deaths of over 400 of Mackenzie’s followers
Kenya urgently seeks resolution with Tanzania amid flight ban
Tanzania’s sudden ban on Kenya Airways flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam sparks diplomatic tensions
Kenya’s growing lion population bucks global trends
Against the backdrop of a global decline, the king of the jungle is flourishing in the heart of East Africa thanks to innovative research and conservation effort
Zanzibar and Lamu: Spice-infused islands where cultures converge
Known as the “Spice Islands,” Zanzibar has a long history of attracting traders
Burkina Faso receives first Chinese weapons in upgrade move
Burkina Faso receives advanced Chinese weaponry, including WMA301s and CS/SM1 mortars, to combat militants.
EgyptAir boosts Libya connections with Misrata
Misrata joins Benghazi and Tripoli as EgyptAir expands its Libyan network with a new direct service from Cairo.
Ghana inches closer to rescue loan disbursement amid IMF review
Ghana’s debt restructuring paves way for potential IMF loan approval this Friday, unlocking crucial financial support.
Militant group strikes military base and village in Nigeria’s northwest
The attack unfolded late on Sunday at the military base, which houses soldiers, police, and other security personnel, located in the Batsari local government area of Katsina state
Former chief of Burkina Faso’s gendarmerie abducted
The perpetrators cordoned off the neighborhood and surrounded his home before forcibly taking him Sunday
French journalist Thomas Dietrich detained in Guinea
Dietrich’s arrest took place on Sunday while he was conducting an investigation into alleged corruption within Guinea’s National Oil Company (Sonap)
Outrage erupts following death of one abducted Nigerian sister
The abducted sister, identified as Nabeehah, a university student, is said to have lost her life on Friday night, allegedly at the hands of the captors
Somalia’s PM issues warning to Ethiopia on territory intervention
If Ethiopia intervenes in Somali territories, it must bear the consequences, says Hamza Abdi Barre
Tunisians mark Arab Spring anniversary with freedom demands
Tunisia marks revolution day with protests against Saied’s power grab, demanding jailed opponents’ release.
Illegal mine collapse kills tens in Tanzania
Tanzania grapples with illegal mining tragedy as 22 die in a gold mine cave-in, prompting questions about safety regulations.
