Rwandans to elect president in July 2024
All eyes are on Rwanda as the country prepares for its next presidential election, which will be held on July 15, 2024.
Libya deports hundreds of migrants to Egypt, Nigeria
In response to rising irregular migration, Libya deports hundreds of migrants to Egypt and Nigeria.
West Africa on the brink of major hunger crisis
The lives of millions are at stake as a major food crisis grips West Africa. This report analyzes the situation and highlights urgent needs.
Africa’s abundant waters drive robust fishing economies
The coastal regions of Africa are renowned for their rich marine ecosystems
Humanitarian groups call on W African bloc to allow aid access to Niger
Their aim is to facilitate the entry of critical emergency aid from neighboring Benin
Kenya’s Ruto says country is out of debt distress
He did not present specific debt figures but highlighted a 5.4 percent growth in the GDP over the last six months
Ruto scraps all visas, calls on ‘humanity’ to visit Kenya
During an event in Nairobi commemorating 60 years of independence from Britain, Ruto emphasized the elimination of the visa requirement
Niger junta refuses ECOWAS offer to free Bazoum for sanctions relief
His family reports a lack of information about his whereabouts since his unsuccessful attempt to escape detention on October 19Niger Junta Holds Firm, Denies Release of Former Leader Mohamed Bazoum and Lift of Sanctions
Zimbabweans in disbelief as finance minister named best in Africa
Reactions poured in with incredulity over the award, equating it to praising a captain for steering a ship directly into an iceberg
Renowned South African music star Zahara passes away at 36
Last month, her family announced her hospitalization, urging South Africans to keep her in their thoughts and prayers
South African court declares Zulu king recognition ‘unlawful’
The Pretoria high court has mandated President Cyril Ramaphosa to initiate an inquiry to investigate whether the ascension of King Misuzulu Zulu complied with customary laws
Funeral held for copper miners lost in Zambian mudslide tragedy
Authorities confirmed the recovery of eleven bodies, alongside one survivor, from the open cast mine situated in the country’s primary copperbelt region
African game developers redefine industry with cultural representation
The gaming landscape in Africa is experiencing a renaissance
Egyptians vote for 2nd day in election expected to confirm Sisi’s victor...
“Today is like a holiday, a very beautiful carnival,” voter Hamud Abu El-Maaty said outside a polling station
S African man accused of burning down parliament unfit to stand trial
Zandile Mafe, aged 50, was apprehended while firefighters were combating the destructive inferno on January 2 last year
Landslides claim lives of 15 in DR Congo’s Bukavu
Bukavu, serving as the capital of South Kivu province, faced severe downpours leading to landslides that buried multiple houses
Belarus and Kenya pledge increased ties as Minsk seeks allies in Africa
The development comes as Belarus, facing diplomatic isolation, aims to cultivate greater support among African nations
Miners in South Africa resurface following underground dispute
More than 400 miners were held below ground in Springs, situated east of Johannesburg
Decade-long UN mission in Mali comes to an official end
Fatoumata Kaba, the spokesperson, informed media that the mission, known as MINUSMA, officially ended
Tunisian authorities overwhelmed: Migrant interceptions double in 2023
Tunisian authorities report a dramatic increase in migrant interceptions in 2023, exceeding 70,000 individuals.
Third blackout in three months leaves Kenya in the dark
The latest blackout is raising questions about the reliability of Kenya’s power grid and the government’s ability to provide essential services.
ECOWAS weighs options for Niger amid coup and insurgency
West African leaders maintain sanctions on Niger’s military rulers, demanding progress towards a civilian government.
Exploring the impact of African and Afro-Caribbean cultural assertion
The Negritude movement is all about the resilience and assertion of African and Afro-Caribbean identity
Nigeria’s Tinubu urges re-engagement with regional juntas
Tinubu emphasized the need to support these nations in achieving prompt and realistic transitions to democracy
