Africa bears double burden of injustice, UN chief says
Tackling Africa’s ‘double injustice’ is paramount to achieving global peace and prosperity, Guterres says.
Mali investigates rebel leaders, 2015 peace deal fragile
Mali’s government is investigating ethnic rebel leaders for alleged breaches of the 2015 peace deal, a move that could jeopardize the fragile agreement.
Cambodia scraps $1.5 billion coal project
Cambodia’s energy landscape is undergoing a transformation as the country ditches coal and embraces LNG for power generation.
Kenya hearing into woman’s killing linked to British soldier begins
Wanjiru, 21, was discovered deceased in a septic tank following her reported night out with British soldiers at a Nanyuki hotel
Niger repels key legislation on unauthorized migration to Europe
Convictions annulled pursuant to said law
Kenya’s Parliament bans Kaunda suits loved by Ruto
Often referred to as the Mao Zedong suit, it features a collarless and typically short-sleeved design
Outbreak of infectious disease spreading in Malawi
First case detected in area bordering Zambia, where 4 deaths, 335 cases from anthrax disease recorded in 2023
Kenya floods claim 120 lives as death toll rises
Officials say over 89,000 households have been displaced and are being hosted in 112 camps across the country
Zimbabwe opposition leader freed after first court win
Jailed Zimbabwean opposition figure Job Sikhala has been acquitted in his first court victory.
Togo election delay sparks opposition fears of unfair vote
Togo’s opposition parties are expressing concerns about the fairness of the upcoming parliamentary elections following a delay in the voting date.
Libya sends back undocumented migrants to Niger, Chad
The IOM has assisted in the repatriation of over 25,000 migrants from Libya to their countries of origin since 2018.
Deadly militant attack in Burkina Faso leaves 40 civilians dead
The UN has condemned a militant attack in Burkina Faso that killed at least 40 civilians.
Senegal’s navy confiscates three tonnes of cocaine
The ship was subsequently escorted to a naval base in Dakar
Bus crash results in loss of 20 lives near Ethiopian-Kenyan border
More than 30 others have suffered injuries
Afrobeat: From West Africa to the world
Afrobeat was born at the intersection of traditional African rhythms, jazz, highlife, and funk
Sierra Leone govt declares attacks as ‘failed coup attempt’
Sierra Leone authorities are investigating a failed coup attempt.
Madagascar election marred by mutiny attempt: Colonels detained
Two colonels in Madagascar have been arrested for allegedly inciting a mutiny during the recent election.
Niger’s migrant trafficking law repeal raises EU concerns
EU fears that Niger’s repeal of an anti-trafficking law could lead to an increase in irregular migration.
Major militant assault hits Burkina town, army says attack repelled
Reportedly, attack commenced around 3:00 pm (local time and GMT) involving several hundred militants
NGO reports more than 74,000 children trapped in Mali’s Timbuktu
Essential supplies such as food and medicine are rapidly diminishing due to militants preventing entry into Timbuktu
Nigerian man ‘insulted’ by airlines excuse for landing in wrong ci...
United Nigeria Airlines attributed the so-called diversion to “poor destination weather”
S Africa investigates alleged use of AI chatbot in Ramaphosa’s speech
Speculation emerged online that a portion of the speech delivered at an education forum last week was written by Chatgpt
Togo announces plans for elections by early 2024
During 2018 legislative, regional elections, opposition parties boycotted, citing “irregularities”
Elevator plunge at S African platinum mine kills 11, injures 75
The catastrophic incident occurred on Monday evening when over 80 employees were exiting a shaft