The history of cricket in Africa
Cricket first arrived in Africa through its colonial connections
France will maintain cultural ties with Mali, Niger, B. Faso, says minister
The announcement follows criticism from the entertainment industry regarding a recent French decision to prohibit all partnerships with artists from these African nations.
After the devastating earthquake, flash floods engulf Midelt in Morocco
The city of Midelt in southeastern Morocco experienced massive floods following the devastating earthquake last week
Aid organisations urge for end to mass graves following flooding in Libya
The World Health Organization and various aid organizations jointly issued a plea on Friday, urging Libyan authorities to halt the practice of burying flood victims in mass graves as a U.N. report that revealed over 1,000 individuals had been interred in this manner since the onset of the flooding crisis in the country. A deluge
Bandits murder four villagers and abduct 18 in Nigeria’s Sokoto State
However, some residents of the community claimed that more than 30 people were abducted
UNICEF: 300,000 children affected by the consequences of floods in Libya
UNICEF urgently requires a minimum of $6.5 million for life-saving emergency response for children affected by floods in Libya
China, Zambia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership
Xi also said China and Zambia should safeguard the common interests of developing countries, according to state media
Mali’s historic Timbuktu faces another siege
Terrorist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda in northern Mali have been blockading city since August
Power restored nationwide in Nigeria following widespread blackout
West African country faced power cut for several hours after national grid collapsed due to fire, say authorities
UN releases $10M from emergency fund to help Libya in wake of floods
Appeal for additional support on its way, says UN aid chief
With 8% of population missing or dead, Derna flood is worst in 21st century
The Derna flood is 20 times worse than the Bab El Oued flood in Algeria in 2001, which was the worst in North Africa
UN appeals for $71.4M in aid following devastating flooding in Libya
The appeal is for approximately one-quarter of the 884,000 individuals reported to have been directly impacted by the flooding
Somali army kills 30 Al-Shabaab terrorists in central region
The Somali Ministry of Media announced the killing of 30 terrorists in a military operation in the central part of the country
Tunisia rescues 652 after boat capsizes in illegal migration attempt
Tunisian authorities announced the rescue of 652 individuals after hearing distress calls after their boat capsized during an attempt at illegal migration
Mali cancels independence day celebrations in wake of attacks
On September 22, 1960, Mali, formerly a French colony, achieved its independence and became a sovereign republic.
Africa’s pursuit of a cleaner future
Access to adequate sanitation facilities and safe hygiene practices is still a luxury for millions of Africans
Collapse of Nigeria’s power grid results in nationwide blackouts
The grid experienced at least four collapses in 2022, which authorities attributed to technical issues.
Libya flood deaths could have been avoided with early warning system, says WMO
Systems could also help minimize economic losses, says head of UN agency
Handwritten letters connect people in conflict ridden Sudan
Violence has disrupted phone, Internet services in Sudan, making handwritten letters only means of communication
US plans to withhold $85 million in aid to Egypt due to political detentions
US intends to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt due to Cairo’s failure to meet US conditions regarding the release of political prisoners
Mozambican gets handed 20 year jail sentence in Tanzania for rhino horn smuggl...
The verdict was part of a broader crackdown on illegal poaching operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
UN rights chief calls on Libyan factions to resolve ‘political deadlocks...
‘This is a time for unity,’ says Volker Turk
Sudan’s battle for clean water access
Sudan’s water scarcity crisis has deepened over the years due to a combination of factors
Libya evacuates civilians, journalists from Derna following floods
More than 6,000 dead following deadly floods in Libya, according to officials