Guinea starts investigation into ex-president Conde for treason

Conde has been residing in exile in Turkey

WFP: Food aid for 1.4 million in Chad at risk of ceasing

Starting in January, the reduction in aid will also affect individuals facing crises in Chad

EU sends electoral observers to DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to conduct parliamentary and presidential elections on December 20

Stampede at Congo army recruitment leaves 37 dead

A large crowd had gathered at the stadium for an army recruitment event. However, due to mismanagement and overcrowding, a stampede ensued, resulting in the deaths of 37 people and injuries to several others.

Mysterious disease hits Uganda, kills 12 in Kyotera

Mr Emax Kintu, the district health educator, stated that the disease was investigated by the Masaka regional health team, World Health Organisation (WHO), and other health teams.

Somalia flood crisis worsens as death toll reaches 50

Heavy rains have triggered flash floods in Somalia, resulting in a dire humanitarian situation. The floods have claimed the lives of 50 people and displaced nearly 700,000 individuals, leaving them homeless and vulnerable.

Car rams into crowd, kills two after Liberia elections

Two fatalities and over 20 injuries resulted from a car crashing into Liberian president-elect Joseph Boakai’s supporters. Police suspect a deliberate act.

Saharan canvases to mountain murals: Africa’s ancient rock art

One of the most remarkable features of Africa’s artistic legacy is its ancient rock art

Durban: Months needed to clear S Africa’s chaotic port backlog

Transnet expects to clear the backlog of 63 ships at the Port of Durban in 7 to 15 weeks. The delay is causing concern among importers, who fear they will miss the crucial Christmas shopping season.

South Africa urges ICC to issue arrest warrant for Netanyahu

South Africa, alongside Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, and Djibouti, jointly filed a referral to the ICC requesting an investigation into potential war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza

Ramaphosa urges unity in South Africa amid Israel – Gaza conflict

President Ramaphosa and the ANC have shown their support for Palestinians by expressing solidarity with them

Cholera surges in Zimbabwe, fears of dozens killed

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has raised concerns about the potential for widespread fatalities. Zimbabwean authorities are working to contain the outbreak and provide treatment to those affected.

Ruto visits Germany in pursuit of 200,000 jobs for Kenyan citizens

Over a dozen African leaders are en route to Berlin, the German capital, aiming to explore economic prospects, such as labor export agreements and bolstered investments in Africa’s economy

29 preterm infants transported from Gaza reach Egypt

According to Al-Qahera News, babies entered Egypt through the Rafah crossing, the sole gateway to and from Palestinian territory not under Israeli control

South Africa issues heatwave alert for specific regions

A heatwave is a stretch of exceptionally hot weather characterized by temperatures that exceed typical seasonal expectations

Rail freight services to Mombasa Port in Kenya resume after flooding

The state-owned rail operator announced on social media platform X that cargo loading and offloading have resumed

Unraveling the depths of Ethiopia’s coffee heritage

Legend has it that coffee was discovered in the Ethiopian region of Kaffa

Chad still struggles to contain the COVID-19

The country’s limited healthcare infrastructure and shortage of medical personnel hinder its efforts to combat the virus.

Shooting claims lives of seven in conflict-ridden eastern DR Congo

The details about the shooting incident on Saturday evening at a displaced people’s camp in North Kivu’s Nyiragongo territory remain ambiguous and unclear

Nigeria releases 4,000 detainees to alleviate overcrowding in jails

Thousands of detainees throughout Nigeria have been set free from prison as part of an initiative to address overcrowding

Boosting African labs vital for tackling ‘antimicrobial resistance’

Senior health official urges African nations to mobilize domestic funds for enhancing lab capacity against antimicrobial resistance as a study spanning 2016-2019 reveals a minimal number of labs in 14 African countries capable of testing for AMR.

DR Congo starts election season: Bangs, bullets in play

DR Congo launches a month-long election campaign with 26 presidential candidates amidst political tension and eastern conflict with 44 million registered voters out of a population nearing 100 million, the presidential election is set for December 20.

From Zaire to Congo, here are 5 things to know about DRC

Once called Zaire, DRC is a vast and diverse nation currently grappling with ongoing conflict

Heavy rainfall disrupts cargo operations at Kenya’s Mombasa Port

In recent weeks, the Horn of Africa has witnessed heavy rainfall and flash floods attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon

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