Libya’s State Council affirms commitment to election laws
Move came two days after parliament passed election laws drawn by 6+6 Joint Committee
The hidden costs of colonialism
Colonialism in Africa, which spanned centuries, was driven by a relentless hunger for wealth and resources
Somalia neutralises 1,650 al-Shabaab terrorists in 60 days
Government says 19 high-ranking terrorists among those killed in recent military operations in south-central regions
Former Zambian president contemplating a return to politics
Edgar Lungu candidacy could face legal challenge because of term limits
Nigerien authorities deny accepting Algerian mediation offer
‘Algerian mediation attempt will produce nothing,’ says expert
Kenya plans complete troop withdrawal from Somalia by end of 2024
Defense minister makes announcement, UN Security Council resolution, plan
Tanzania’s healthcare crisis escalates as professionals emigrate to West
Low pay, poor work conditions pushing medical professionals to US, Canada, UK, European nations
Five Nigerian university students kidnapped by gunmen
The prevalence of kidnapping for ransom by armed groups in northwest Nigeria is attributed to elevated levels of poverty
IMF to release additional $500M to Ivory Coast after board approval
The West African country’s reform programme is supported by IMF facilities worth about $3.5 billion approved in May
Unknown Illness hospitalizes 95 schoolgirls in Western Kenya
Eregi Girls High School shut down due to enigmatic illness that paralyzes legs
Morocco activates health vigilance measures to prevent bedbug outbreak
Health authorities say there were suspicions of bedbugs presence on ship arriving from France’s Marseille port
Musician Naira Marley detained over MohBad’s death
In the past few days, a segment of online fans has levied allegations connecting the rapper’s team to MohBad’s passing, leading to an online petition garnering over 250,000 signatures
AU, Somali army launch full-scale offensive against al-Shabaab
Operation comes amid second-phase withdrawal of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia from country
UN says atrocity crimes still being committed in Ethiopia
International human rights experts warn of worsening atrocities and call for independent investigations
EU, Ethiopia sign €650M financial support agreement
Multi-annual program aims to support green growth, inclusive human development
Rangers lead the way: The ‘unsung heroes’ of Maasai Mara
Rangers play a crucial role in protecting wildlife in one of Africa’s largest reserves
Malta jails accomplice for 10 years in Libyan hijacking case
The aircraft, which had been on a domestic flight within Libya, was diverted to Rome by the two hijackers
Ivory Coast claims its nationals are not pouring into Italy
Tunisia and Libya serve as the departure points for thousands of migrants crossing the central Mediterranean to reach Italy
At least 37 killed after blast at illegal Nigerian oil refinery
The most recent incident occurred in the early hours of Monday in the Ibaa community, located in Rivers State
Rwandan genocide suspect apprehended in the Netherlands
Pierre-Claver Karangwa, aged 67, was taken into custody as part of a Dutch investigation into his involvement in the genocide
Official says dozens missing, believed dead in Nigeria boat accident
Boat accidents are frequent on Nigeria’s poorly regulated waterways
Nigeria’s labor unions suspend indefinite strike
In return, unions will suspend the strike for 30 days while negotiations continue
Kenya thanks UN for authorising security mission in Haiti
Foreign Affairs Minister Alfred Mutua expresses his gratitude, calling for more international support for mission to tackle gang violence in Haiti
Tunisia rejects EU financial aid as doubts cast on immigration deal
The European Commission pledged 127 million euros last month as part of an agreement to address illegal immigration from Africa to Europe