Kenyans plant trees despite heavy rainfall
President William Ruto has pledged to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 to enhance Kenya’s forest cover
Uganda charges militia leader responsible for tourist murders
Earlier this month, Abdul Rashid Kyoto, also known as Njovu, a commander within the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia, was apprehended
EU says 100 people believed to be killed in Burkina’s Zaongo massacre
The European Union has called for an investigation into the reported killing of around 100 people in Burkina Faso earlier this week
African nations speak out for Palestine
Many African nations are actively participating in diplomatic initiatives for Palestine
Minister says 500,000 displaced by flooding in Somalia
The Horn of Africa country has been pounded by incessant rainfall since the start of the month, attributed to the El Nino weather phenomenon
Peace in DR Congo, wider region under threat due to renewed fighting
New spate of violence does not bode well for regional diplomatic efforts, say analysts
Political turmoil in Madagascar: Pre-election protests erupt
Madagascar political turmoil
Uganda sacks army officers for cowardice in face of al-Shabaab attack
Officials report that a minimum of 50 Ugandan soldiers lost their lives
Clash between soldiers and pro-govt militants leaves 6 dead in DRC
The event transpired on Saturday afternoon in the village of Mugerwa, approximately 15 kilometers (nine miles) from the city of Goma
Violence overshadows governorship elections in key Nigerian states
Elections in oil-rich states always a nightmare for electoral body, security agencies due to tough contests, violence
South Africa wants ICC to probe Israeli leaders for war crimes
‘Ambassador Belotsercovsky is called upon to conduct himself in line with the Vienna Conventions,’ says Foreign Ministry
Mali army advances towards strategic Touareg rebel town
Since assuming power in a coup in 2020, the military rulers of the African country have prioritized the restoration of sovereignty over all regions
Thousands attend Palestine solidarity march in South Africa
Demonstrators demand immediate cease fire in Gaza, closure of Israel Embassy
DR Congo crowd lynches army officer mistaken for M23 rebel
The Congolese army announced on Saturday that Colonel Patrick Rutasura Gasore had passed away on Thursday evening in the city of Goma
Saudi-African summit aims to stop Israel’s war on Gaza
Following summit’s conclusion, ‘Riyadh Declaration – Roadmap of Saudi-African Cooperation’ issued in which leaders express ‘deep concern about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza’
Hundreds of activists rally for plastic action in Kenya
Marchers waved placards reading “Plastic crisis = climate crisis” and “End multigenerational toxic exposure”
Ghanaian man denies chopping down 300-year-old tree
The ancient tree, tracing its roots to the Ashanti Kingdom in present-day Ghana, possessed believed healing properties and had evolved into a tourist attraction
Nigerians alarmed as Tinubu signs controversial yacht, SUVs bills
Nigeria’s president approves spending millions on a presidential yacht and SUVs for lawmakers
UN translators in Mali fear Afghan-style outcome
Nineteen interpreters have written to the German government, seeking protection against extremist groups that consider those collaborating with the UN as traitors
Rising threat: Spread of nitrous oxide epidemic in Nigeria
Nigeria’s laughing gas problem
Gabon welcomes lifting of sanctions by African Bank
The Ministry of Economy stated that the decision was made earlier this week following successful negotiations between the new Gabonese authorities and senior AfDB officials
Kenya cult pastor convicted for operating illegal film studio
Mackenzie could face imprisonment of up to five years or pay a fine. Sentencing has been scheduled for next month
Diphtheria outbreak hits Pollsmoor Prison in South Africa
Nigeria is currently battling one of its worst diphtheria outbreaks, which has killed more than 600 people and infected over 14,000
Outpour of rage, anger in Ghana after 300-year-old-tree cut down
The tree traces its origins to the Ashanti Kingdom, situated in present-day Ghana
