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

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

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

Western nations advise citizens to steer clear of Ugandan music festival

Cautionary advisories from the United States, Britain, and Ireland have been issued in response to a series of lethal attacks in Uganda attributed to a militia with ties to the Islamic State (IS) group

Thousands displaced in DR Congo as M23 rebels, govt militias clash

Last month, fighting resumed between the Tutsi-led rebels on one side and Congolese troops, along with pro-state militia fighters on the other

Drought followed by once-in-a-century flooding batters Somalia

The floods, stemming from intense rains that commenced in early October, have claimed the lives of at least 29 individuals and displaced over 300,000 in Somalia.

Africa braces for about $30B in climate-related losses by 2030

Estimates show Africa could lose 5-15% of projected GDP by 2050, says head of Association of African Development Finance Institutions

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