Explosion at Chinese-owned quarry in Ghana claims four lives
Four additional individuals remain unaccounted for, while two others are in critical condition and are receiving medical care at a regional hospital
Ethiopia announces completion of Nile Renaissance mega-dam’s filling
Deemed crucial by Addis Ababa, the colossal $4.2-billion dam has been the focal point of a regional dispute since Ethiopia commenced construction on the project in 2011.
Madagascar president steps down ahead of November elections
Instead, the court has announced that presidential authority will be collectively exercised by the government, with the prime minister serving as its leader.
African leaders offer condolences to earthquake-hit Morocco
At least 2,012 people killed, 2,059 others injured after powerful earthquake struck North African country late Friday
From droughts to cyclones: Africa’s history of natural disasters
Africa, a vast and diverse continent, has a long and storied history of grappling with natural disasters
At least 2,000 killed in deadly Morocco earthquake
Earthquake strongest tremor to hit North African nation in more than a century, according to National Geophysical Institute
Algeria grants access to its airspace for Morocco quake aid flights
In September 2021, Algeria closed its airspace to all Moroccan aircraft following the severance of diplomatic relations with its longstanding adversary.
Earthquake in Morocco’s Marrakech affects thousands, says WHO
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake kills more than 800 people in Morocco, according to local authorities
South African Zulu leader Buthelezi passes away at age of 95
Buthelezi held the position of hereditary chief among the Zulus, the largest ethnic group in South Africa.
Africa’s happiness index
Why do several African nations consistently rank among the happiest in the world?
Morocco shaken by four major earthquakes since 1960
At least 632 people killed in magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Morocco on Friday, according to interior ministry
African Union takes seat at G-20 summit in India
Leaders of world’s largest economies gather in New Delhi for Group of Twenty meeting
Death toll of Morocco quake hits 1,037 – state tv
Earthquake strongest tremor to hit North African nation in more than a century, according to National Geophysical Institute
Three soldiers arrested in Burkina over ‘plot’ against junta
Their objective, as stated, was to undermine the stability of the transition, which refers to the interim military governance period preceding the scheduled elections.
Tunisia press union condemns government ‘censorship’
The syndicate also condemned the “intimidation” of journalists through politically motivated judicial prosecutions and interrogations.
Tanzania to administer polio vaccines to over 3 million children
This comes after resurgence of virus in East African country
Former rebel leader in CAR charged with crimes against humanity
Ex-rebel leader Abdoulaye Hissene charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes
Rebels strap explosives to baby twins in DR Congo, says UN
The explosives were removed by mine experts without detonating.
Freetown hit with power cuts after Turkish power ship switches off supply
The company has forged agreements with numerous African nations grappling with electricity supply challenges.
Militant attack leaves 18 people dead in East Congo, local official says
The area is infested with numerous armed factions, and the pervasive violence has compelled millions to abandon their residences.
EU inaction over Uganda LGBTQ law slammed by activists
Rights activists from the Convening for Equality (CFE) coalition stated in a press release that the EU’s stance did not guarantee that its funding would not inadvertently contribute to violence and discrimination against the LGBTQ community.
567 IS-allied militants killed since December of 2021 – Uganda
In June of this year, 42 individuals, primarily students, were tragically massacred at a school in Kasese, Western Uganda.
107 suspected terrorists surrender to federal government in Somalia
107 terrorist from Al-Shabaab surrendered themselves to the government in Somalia
Scores killed in terror attacks across Mali
50 terrorists also ‘neutralized’ in clashes with army, says government statement
