Tunisia says 7,250 migrants returned to their countries in 2024
Tunisia says this happens through cooperation with UN migration agency, neighboring countries Algeria and Libya
South Africa expresses confidence in US relationship under Trump
Ramaphosa assures that South Africa is not concerned about its relationship with the US under Trump and looks forward to continued cooperation.
ICC condemns Italy for releasing Libyan warlord
Italy has come under fire from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and human rights groups after releasing a Libyan warlord accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Africa delivers 10 million malaria vaccine doses in one year
Gavi, the vaccine alliance, announced that nearly 10 million doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine have been delivered to Africa since the rollout of routine immunization began.
DR Congo launches ambitious green corridor project
The Kinshasa government has launched the Kivu-Kinshasa green corridor, the world’s largest tropical forest reserve, to preserve biodiversity, boost the economy, create jobs, and promote regional peace.
M23 advance forces over 100,000 to flee eastern DR Congo
The M23 has recently seized key towns, including Minova, raising concerns about the safety of the regional hub.
Malian singer Rokia Traore to be released from Belgian prison
Traore, 50, is a renowned figure in African music and served as a goodwill ambassador for the UNHCR from 2016 to 2018
Opposition in Tanzania picks new leader amid political turmoil
Tanzania opposition’s leadership change could impact election chances as Lissu takes charge of Chadema.
Nigeria faces rising Lassa fever cases and deaths in January
Lassa fever has spread in Nigeria, with 89 new cases and 12 deaths reported in January, affecting 13 states.
Kenya eases travel rules for most African visitors
Previously, Kenya implemented an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, effectively replacing the visa requirement for travelers
Sahel juntas to deploy 5,000-strong joint force
The Sahel has been plagued by worsening violence linked to Islamist groups affiliated with Al Qaeda and Islamic State
UN seeks $910M for humanitarian aid in Northeast Nigeria
The appeal aims to support 3.6 million people out of the 7.8 million in need across the states of Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe
Boat carrying Ethiopian migrants capsizes off Yemen
Twenty Ethiopian migrants, including nine women, drowned when their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen.
Nigeria tanker blasts kill 1,900 in 16 years, surge after subsidy cut
172 oil tanker accidents and 1,896 deaths reported since 2009
Over 600 fighters from DR Congo rebel group disarm, UN mission says
During a ceremony held recently in Bunia, more than 85 weapons and munitions were also handed over to the Mission
Cyclone Dikeledi kills 3, displaces thousands in Madagascar
Over 7,000 affected, relief efforts underway, says humanitarian aid organization
Senior Libyan police officer arrested in Italy on ICC war crimes warrant
Libyan authorities and the ICC have not yet commented on the arrest
Tuareg alliance in Mali frees Spanish hostage
A Tuareg rebel alliance in northern Mali has released a Spanish man, Gilbert Navarro, who was kidnapped in Algeria on January 17.
Moses Madondo named CEO of South African coal miner Thungela
Madondo will succeed July Ndlovu, who is retiring.
Mozambique’s Maputo port sees 1% dip in volumes amid turmoil
Mozambique’s Maputo port reported a slight decline in volumes in 2024, primarily attributed to post-election protests that disrupted transport routes and border operations.
Illegal gold mining turns deadly as Zimbabwe shaft collapses
Seven miners were killed in Bindura Zimbabwe after a disused gold shaft collapsed amid warnings from authorities against illegal mining activities.
Ghana’s military confirms deadly clash with illegal gold miners
Ghanaian soldiers killed seven illegal miners during a clash at the Obuasi gold mining site, sparking calls for investigation into the tragic event.
Nigeria fuel truck explosion death toll rises to 98
This explosion marks the deadliest accident in the country since an explosion in Jigawa state in October, which claimed 147 lives
South Sudan confirms deaths of 16 Sudanese nationals in unrest
South Sudan reports the deaths of 16 Sudanese nationals in riots following allegations of killings in Sudan’s El Jazira region.
