South Africa rejects Musk’s race claim over Starlink
In a post on X, which Musk also owns, he accused South Africa of blocking Starlink, stating: “Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa, because I’m not black”
France starts military pullout from Senegal
A joint commission between France and Senegal was established last month to oversee the handover of military bases and the phased withdrawal of 350 French troops
WFP urges urgent funding to prevent food aid cuts in West Africa
The WFP warns that without $620 million in urgent funding, it will halt food aid for over 2 million people in Nigeria and the Sahel region, exacerbating hunger as the lean season approaches.
Christian group decries murder of Catholic priest in Kaduna
A Catholic priest in Kaduna, Nigeria, was kidnapped and murdered, prompting condemnation from a Christian group and calls for justice from the US.
Fears grow as migrant boats sink off Yemen with many missing
The majority of the migrants were believed to be Ethiopian, using the increasingly dangerous “eastern route” to seek work in Gulf countries or escape conflict.
Kenyan president and opposition leader seal political pact
After months of protests, Ruto and Odinga sign a deal to strengthen Kenya’s government.
Refugee crisis worsens, with stadium overcrowded in Burundi
Refugees in Burundi are enduring overcrowded shelters and poor sanitation due to the Congo conflict.
Zelenskiy to visit South Africa for talks with Ramaphosa in April
The U.S. previously accused South Africa of supplying arms to Russia, though an inquiry found no evidence
WHO to deliver leprosy drugs to Nigeria after year-long delay
Nigeria, which records over 1,000 new leprosy cases annually, exhausted its supply of multi-drug therapy (MDT) in early 2024
South Africa sees 16% drop in rhino poaching, but Kruger killings rise
South Africa is home to nearly half of Africa’s critically endangered black rhinos and the world’s largest population of near-threatened white rhinos
Guinea opens appeal for former Defence Minister Mohamed Diane
Guinea starts appeal process for ex-defence minister Mohamed Diane sentenced for embezzlement and corruption.
DRC’s conflict denies education to 375,000 children
Around 375,000 children in North Kivu, DRC, are missing education due to ongoing conflict, with many at risk of violence and recruitment by armed groups, according to Save the Children.
Algeria and Tunisia strengthen border cooperation on smuggling
he prime ministers of Algeria and Tunisia held a phone call to discuss strengthening border cooperation to combat smuggling.
South Africa makes AI for sustainable development a G20 priority
President Ramaphosa announces AI as a key focus of South Africa’s G20 leadership, highlighting AI skilling, cybersecurity, and Microsoft’s investment in training 1 million South Africans in AI.
New Ebola cluster emerges in Uganda, Africa CDC reports
A new cluster of Ebola cases has been detected in Uganda, prompting the Africa CDC to intensify monitoring and contact-tracing efforts.
Thousands of Nigerian women protest against herdsmen violence
As attacks by armed herdsmen persist, women from seven communities in Enugu organized days of protest, urging authorities to address the crisis that has left many displaced and in fear.
Mali suspends foreign artisanal mining permits
A February 15 mine collapse in the gold-rich Kayes region killed 43 people, mostly women
Mozambique police fire on opposition march
A police spokesperson confirmed that officers had dispersed marchers but declined to provide further details
Armyworms threaten Zimbabwe’s crops following drought
After a devastating drought, Zimbabwean farmers face further challenges from a fall armyworm infestation that threatens maize crops and livelihoods.
Mecca Summit: GCC, Egypt, Morocco discuss regional cooperation
High-level talks in Mecca will see GCC ministers meeting with their Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan, and Jordanian counterparts to strengthen strategic partnerships.
Protesters injured as Nigerian police halt rally against Senate president
Protesters gathered at Nigeria’s National Assembly demanding an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, leading to police intervention and injuries.
Uganda’s Ebola cases rise to 12, WHO confirms
The latest confirmed death was a four-year-old boy who passed away last week at Mulago National Referral Hospital
EU urges Rwanda to withdraw troops from DR Congo
Solution to Congo conflict is political, not military, says EU representative to Africa’s Great Lakes region
BP reports discovery of gas bubbles at Senegal-Mauritania GTA project
The British oil and gas company stated that it expects the environmental impact of the leak to be minimal