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

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