A look at Africa’s best musical artists
We delve into the heart of Africa’s music landscape and explore some of the continent’s best musical talents
Niger revokes 1,000 diplomatic passports issued by ousted regime
Approximately 50 of these passports had been issued to individuals from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Libya, Turkey, as well as other West African nations.
Morocco’s King and central bank donate $200 million for earthquake victims
Al Mada group, owned by the Moroccan royal family, central bank to donate $100M each
Suicide bombing in Somalia leaves 2 soldiers dead, 2 lawmakers wounded
Al-Shabaab terrorist group claims responsibility for attack targeting regional president, officials in central Galmudug state
IOM: 40,000 displaced from Libya due to the flooding disaster
International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya announced that almost 40,000 people have been displaced northeast Libya due to Storm Daniel
Isolated earthquake survivors feel ignored by Moroccon state
Although organized camps with spacious government-provided tents and military field hospitals have emerged in some of the larger towns, certain remote areas in the rugged region continue to rely on donations left by citizens along the roadsides.
UN refugee agency urges relocation of migrants from Lampedusa Island
Lampedusa, with a population of slightly over 6,000, is situated in the Mediterranean Sea close to Tunisia, Malta, and Sicily. It serves as the initial destination for many migrants attempting to reach the European Union.
Unexploded ordnances pose danger to residents, rescuers in Libya’s Derna
Libya has witnessed several waves of conflict since 2011, leaving numerous cities with unexploded ordnance and mines.
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