The quake’s epicenter was reported 142 kilometers (88 miles) east of Addis Ababa, the nation’s capital

Ethiopia was struck by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in the Afar region, triggering a nearby volcanic eruption.

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, captured Katale, displacing thousands and edging closer to Masisi in eastern DR Congo amid a humanitarian crisis.

Niger has jailed Moussa Tchangari, a prominent civil society activist and critic of the junta, on charges of terrorism and conspiracy, escalating a crackdown on opposition.

Ghana announces visa-free entry for African passport holders starting 2025, promoting unity, economic integration, and easier travel across the continent.

Kenyan authorities are investigating a large metallic ring that fell from the sky into Mukuku village in eastern Makueni County on December 30th. The ring, measuring nearly 8 feet in diameter and weighing approximately 1,000 pounds, landed in a rural area, causing a stir among local residents. The Kenya Space Agency has initiated an investigation

The Ethiopian Geological Institute shared footage on its Facebook page showing smoke and dust rising from the Awash Fentale volcano in the Afar region

The harrowing experience began when the boy wandered into the “perilous” game park, home to approximately 40 lions, as well as elephants, zebras, and hippos

Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, with President Mnangagwa signing a law that commutes death row sentences.

Burkina Faso has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for their involvement in the 2017 attack on a Turkish restaurant in Ouagadougou, which resulted in the deaths of 19 people.

The UN Security Council welcomed five new members, including Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark.

An eight-year-old boy who went missing for five days in a dangerous game park in Zimbabwe was found alive and reunited with his family.

On Thursday, the coast guard managed to rescue 87 individuals from the two sunken boats

Between October and December, about 50,000 tons of Ivorian cocoa, valued at $573 million, were smuggled to Guinea, with corruption and rising cocoa prices fueling the illegal activity.

Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, confirmed Mussa’s visit but did not disclose the purpose of her discussions

Efforts led by Aristide Takoukam Kamla are uniting scientists and local communities to protect the vulnerable African manatee from poaching and habitat destruction in Cameroon’s Lake Ossa.

Survivors described a harrowing ordeal, saying the missing included five women and three children

Its a move that celebrates the beloved West African dish and its cultural importance

The Burundi election commission has excluded opposition candidates from the upcoming elections, including members of the Burundi for All coalition, citing violations of electoral laws.

African leaders, including Kenyan President Ruto and South Sudanese President Kiir, have issued New Year messages emphasizing the importance of peace, unity, and cooperation.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Somalia’s Puntland region, where suicide bombers targeted Puntland forces.  

Libya’s Prime Minister Dibeybe has confirmed that the state will cover all expenses for Libyans performing the Hajj pilgrimage in 2025.

A military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and desertion.

Mara Phones will be remembered not just as a product but as a bold statement of Africa’s potential