With winds exceeding 200 kph (124 mph), Chido leveled homes, ripped apart communities, and knocked out power, water, and communication networks across Mayotte

Each victim is entitled to 10 million Ugandan shillings ($2,740) after the court ruled that Kwoyelo, sentenced in October to 40 years in prison

11 others rescued, taken to hospital

As global demand for chocolate rises, Africa’s role in the cocoa industry remains critical

An eyewitness reported widespread internet outages, leaving residents struggling to contact emergency services

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who currently chairs ECOWAS, is presiding over the meeting

Located in western Libya, the Zawiya Refinery processes crude oil from the Sharara field, one of the country’s largest

The official added that further Russian flights from the coastal airbase are anticipated in the coming days

The preacher, known for his opulent lifestyle, recounted arriving in the UK in 2005 on a visitor’s visa

Nigeria, Angola, and Algeria will remain central players in the global energy market

Africa remains a vital player in shaping the future of this precious gemstone industry

Candidates presented their plans for addressing these challenges and strengthening the role of the African Union on the global stage.

UN sanctions against al-Shabaab have been extended to 2025, focusing on limiting the group’s ability to import arms and generate revenue from coal exports.

South Africa and Germany reinforced their strategic partnership as Presidents Ramaphosa and Steinmeier met to expand trade, investment, and mutual interests.

The United Nations World Food Program received $118 million from the United States to provide life-saving assistance to over 1 million displaced people in Eastern and Central Africa.

Niger’s authorities denied the attack occurred, labeling the reports baseless in a statement on state television

Zimbabwe has not carried out executions since 2005, largely due to the unavailability of executioners

The fruit thrived in the warm climates of West Africa, where it became integrated into local diets

Zimbabwe is at risk of another severe drought, threatening millions of people already struggling with food shortages caused by the El Nino-induced drought earlier this year.  

African Union hails Turkey’s President Erdogan for mediating historic peace agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia.

Mozambique’s political turmoil continues as 110 lives are lost during seven weeks of protests against disputed election results, sparking calls for justice from rights groups.

Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the deadly stadium crush in Guinea that killed dozens of football fans.

The women, aged 19 and 25, were arrested in June after allegedly asking an Islamic preacher to marry them

The dispute centers on a memorandum signed in January, in which Ethiopia agreed to lease land in Somaliland for a marine base in exchange for recognizing Somaliland’s independence