Alpha Ciessey carves wildlife, cultural figures in wood

United States considers mineral partnerships with Congo amid security concerns and resource wealth.

Gabon’s April 12 election sees three candidates challenging the junta leader for presidency.

Islamic State-linked rebels attacked a village in eastern Congo, killing nine villagers and displacing dozens more.

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expresses deep concern over South Sudan developments and pledges regional support.

The smart village project focuses on enhancing education and healthcare through digital technology.

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”

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

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.

A Catholic priest in Kaduna, Nigeria, was kidnapped and murdered, prompting condemnation from a Christian group and calls for justice from the US.

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.

After months of protests, Ruto and Odinga sign a deal to strengthen Kenya’s government.

Refugees in Burundi are enduring overcrowded shelters and poor sanitation due to the Congo conflict.

The U.S. previously accused South Africa of supplying arms to Russia, though an inquiry found no evidence

Nigeria, which records over 1,000 new leprosy cases annually, exhausted its supply of multi-drug therapy (MDT) in early 2024

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 starts appeal process for ex-defence minister Mohamed Diane sentenced for embezzlement and corruption.

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.

he prime ministers of Algeria and Tunisia held a phone call to discuss strengthening border cooperation to combat smuggling.

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.

A new cluster of Ebola cases has been detected in Uganda, prompting the Africa CDC to intensify monitoring and contact-tracing efforts.

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.

A February 15 mine collapse in the gold-rich Kayes region killed 43 people, mostly women

A police spokesperson confirmed that officers had dispersed marchers but declined to provide further details