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
Car bomb attack on army checkpoint injures 8 in Somali capital
Terrorist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for blast
Macron says no reason for debate on Morocco’s refusal to take French aid
Morocco announced accepting support from several countries but did not request assistance from France, which immediately raised many questions
UN pledges $10 million for Libya flood disaster
The UN pledging $10 million in support for survivors, including 30,000 people left homeless
UN agency reports over 36,000 people displaced by floods in Libya
At least 30,000 people displaced in city of Derna alone, says International Organization for Migration
Baby drowns during rescue operation off Italy’s Lampedusa
All other passengers, including the baby’s mother, a teenager from Guinea, were successfully rescued, Italian media reported
Gunmen kill 10 people in Central Nigeria
The attacks primarily involve clashes between Muslim nomadic herders and Christian farming communities.
Death toll from Libya floods passes 6,000
Thousands of people remain missing in areas affected by Storm Daniel, deadly flooding
46 terrorists, 10 soldiers killed in Mali clashes
13 others soldiers injured in attack in town of Bourem, armed forces of West African country announces
Niger cancels military pact with Benin over aggression claims
Benin accused of allowing France to deploy its troops and war materiel in the country in preparation for aggression
Africa’s top footballers continue to shine bright
Africa has long been a hotbed of footballing talent, and 2023 is no exception
Sudan’s RSF accuses army of committing ethnic and tribal violence
The RSF statement comes on the heels of an army attack in southern part of Khartoum on Sunday that killed close to 50 civilians and injured scores more.
Madagascar opposition denounces ‘institutional coup’ ahead of elec...
On November 9, voters in Madagascar, a country abundant in natural resources yet one of the world’s poorest, will participate in presidential elections.
Lampedusa Island in Italy hit with unprecedented influx of migrant arrivals
Lampedusa, situated at Italy’s southernmost tip and serves as a primary entry point for individuals crossing from North Africa
Kenyan doctors protest unemployment crisis
Doctors’ union holds peaceful demonstration in Nairobi
France demands the release of French official detained in Niger
The foreign ministry reported that on September 8, an advisor to French citizens in Niger was apprehended by Niger security forces.
Egypt arrests advocate of only presidential contender, says NGO
The primary focal point of the election is expected to revolve around the economy.