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
Germany suspends new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Germany last pledged €93.6 million ($98 million) in development aid to Rwanda for the 2022–2024 period
US aid freeze threatens Ivory Coast’s health efforts, say NGOs
Humanitarian organizations in Ivory Coast have warned that President Donald Trump’s freeze on US foreign aid poses a “grave threat” to public health, particularly to programs tackling HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
Eastern Congo blast victims buried as rebels take charge
Newly appointed rebel authorities in eastern Congo buried victims of a deadly blast that killed 17 people, as the government and insurgents blamed each other for the attack.
WHO chief praises Africa’s leadership in global health
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has praised the strong leadership of African nations in various aspects of global health.
Tanzania receives white rhinos in major anti-poaching effort
Tanzania received 18 white rhinos from South Africa as part of a conservation project to restore the species after decades of absence due to poaching.
UN calls for urgent funds to support Uganda’s Ebola efforts
The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal for $11.2 million to support Uganda’s response to an Ebola outbreak.
Tunisia puts opposition leaders on trial amid crackdown on dissent
Rights groups say the trial underscores Saied’s tightening control over the judiciary since he dissolved Tunisia’s elected parliament in 2021 and began ruling by decree
Rwanda demands $63M from UK over scrapped asylum deal
A source close to the Rwandan government said Kigali is now seeking compensation for the cancelled agreement
Gabon’s interim president Nguema announces election candidacy
Gabon’s interim president, Brice Oligui Nguema, confirmed his decision to run in the upcoming presidential election on April 12, 2025.
Kenya reclaims lost species with return of mountain bongos
Kenya welcomes back repatriated mountain bongos from the US, a crucial step in boosting the wild population of this critically endangered species and restoring ecological heritage.
UN food agency closes southern Africa bureau due to funding cuts
WFP regional spokesperson Tomson Phiri explained that operations in eastern and southern Africa will be merged and managed from Nairobi
WFP closes Southern Africa office due to funding cuts
Facing financial constraints, the UN World Food Programme closes its Southern Africa bureau, while the region endures the impact of an ongoing El Nino-induced drought.
Ghana reintroduces harsher anti-LGBTQ legislation
Ghanaian lawmakers have reintroduced a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill seeking to increase penalties for same-sex acts and criminalize the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights.
Congo army trials expose cracks in military amid rebel gains
More than 300 soldiers have been tried so far, with over 260 receiving death sentences
Guinea-Bissau’s Embalo threatens to expel ECOWAS mission
The dispute centers on the end of Embalo’s presidential term, which began in 2020
Ten gunmen and one soldier killed in clashes in Benin
Clashes in northern Benin left ten gunmen and one soldier dead as the military launched an operation against rising insurgent-linked attacks near the Niger border.
Unplanned trip forces South Africa nuclear plant unit to shut down
A unit at South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear power plant was shut down after an unplanned trip, with Eskom expecting it to be reconnected within 48 hours.
Sexual harassment allegations shake Nigerian Senate leadership
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio faces sexual harassment allegations from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, prompting legal battles, public outrage, and calls for an independent investigation.