Official says outbreak spread across 12 counties

Kenya confirmed two new mpox cases, bringing the total to 33 and reporting the outbreak across 12 counties.

Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador to Guinea after Guinean authorities impounded a vehicle belonging to the embassy and found seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine.

The head of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has departed from his role, sources revealed. NOC is the backbone of Libya’s oil production, overseeing technical operations and managing smaller subsidiaries in the OPEC nation. Libya, the third-largest oil producer in North Africa, has struggled with disrupted production since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

The Tanzanian government has stated that no cases of the Marburg virus have been confirmed in the country, despite initial reports of suspected cases in the northwest region.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has vowed to eradicate mpox from Africa by the end of 2025.

Both groups have been at the forefront of a brutal insurgency in the region since 2009

Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $600,000 for illegal mining, money laundering, and residing illegally in Congo’s South Kivu province.

France is set to decide how to respond to Algeria’s hostility after tensions over issues such as trade and arrests escalate.

Islamic State-linked rebels attacked a village in eastern Congo, killing at least 10 people and intensifying concerns over ongoing violence in the region.

Though diplomatic ties remain intact, Algeria has reportedly pursued policies aimed at marginalizing French economic influence, with trade between the nations plummeting by 30% since mid-2024

The minister claims President Ruto intervened to secure his son’s release.

Heavy rainfall has forced the temporary closure of the Grobler’s Bridge border crossing between South Africa and Botswana, impacting trade and travel.

Russia has significantly increased its influence in the country, providing military support to the government.

Rescue teams have extracted 166 survivors, many of whom were emaciated and disoriented

At least eight people have died in a suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania, with nine cases reported and samples being tested for confirmation, according to WHO.

Streets in capital Maputo looked deserted with shops closed either in protest or fear of violence as Daniel Chapo begins 5-year term

A Moroccan activist who led protests against the government’s response to the September 2023 earthquake has been sentenced to three months in prison.

At least 80 miners have been rescued, but hundreds may still be trapped underground.

Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency after confirming two cases of mpox, implementing measures to break the chain of transmission and enhance surveillance.

The move follows a longstanding dispute between the Canadian mining giant and Malian authorities

The European Union has announced a €40 million ($41 million) aid package to support humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia, which is facing numerous challenges including conflicts, climate change, and pandemics.

At least three security forces personnel were killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a military camp in northern Cameroon.

Benin’s Voodoo festival in Ouidah is a celebration of spirituality, culture, and tradition, attracting tourists and locals alike.