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.
South African police launch manhunt for alleged illegal mining ‘kingpin&...
Tshoaeli, a Lesotho national known as “Tiger,” is accused of overseeing the mining operation where the bodies of the deceased were found
Zulu king’s first wife loses legal bid to block third marriage
Zulu monarch King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has overcome a legal challenge from his first wife, Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela, who sought to prevent him from marrying a third wife, Nomzamo Myeni. Queen Mayisela took her case to South Africa’s High Court, arguing that their civil marriage, established in 2021, was still valid. Under South African law, a
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak in Kagera Region
This confirmation follows conflicting statements last week when Tanzania’s health minister denied any outbreak
WHO partners with Tanzania to tackle Marburg outbreak
WHO works with the Tanzanian government to address the Marburg outbreak in Kagera, enhancing detection, deploying treatment centers, and releasing $3M for emergency response.
M23 fighters push further into eastern DR Congo mining region
M23 fighters seized a key mining town in eastern DR Congo, advancing further in the conflict-torn region and displacing thousands.
Deadly clash in Ghana leaves eight illegal miners dead overnight
Eight illegal miners were killed in Ghana after clashes with soldiers at a gold mine, prompting an investigation by the president.
President Hassan named as CCM candidate for October elections
tanzania’s october elections will see president samia suluhu hassan as the ccm candidate as the opposition pushes for electoral reforms and considers boycotting the polls.
Kenya sends 217 more police to Haiti mission
Kenya deploys more officers to Haiti as part of a multinational mission to combat gang violence and bring stability to the Caribbean island.
DR Congo launches investigation into $315 million mining scandal
DR Congo’s justice ministry has launched a probe into Gecamines over alleged embezzlement of over $315 million in advance tax payments between 2012 and 2020.
