The Chadian foreign ministry stated that the decision reflects its aim to assert full sovereignty over 60 years post-independence

The blackout, attributed to a lightning strike, occurred despite parliament’s dedicated power supply

Local elections in Tanzania resulted in a major win for ccm, which secured more than 98% of seats, sparking protests from the opposition over alleged irregularities.

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the closure of French military bases, citing national sovereignty, while maintaining diplomatic ties.

Recognizing a painful colonial legacy, Macron declared the killing of West African troops by French forces in Thiaroye in 1944 a massacre, urging clarity on this historic tragedy.

The ongoing conflict has exacerbated the situation, hindering access to clean water and healthcare.  

Flooding from overflowing rivers has compounded the crisis, destroying schools, churches, and bridges, cutting off entire communities

The High Council for Communication (CSC) accuses the newspaper of publishing an article that allegedly violated journalistic ethics, professional conduct, and the law

In total, the operation identified 35,000 victims globally, with financial damages amounting to nearly $193 million

Offshore hackers, identified as “Waste,” stole 62 billion Ugandan shillings ($16.8 million) from the Bank of Uganda

The ruling SWAPO party, in power since independence in 1990, faces strong challenges from a youthful electorate demanding change

The Great Zimbabwe civilization challenges outdated narratives of Africa’s history

The US, UK, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland have condemned the escalating violence in Mozambique, particularly the brutal crackdown on post-election protests.

Zimbabwean authorities have released opposition leader Jameson Timba and 34 activists after months of detention on charges of participating in an unlawful gathering.

The Central African Republic is facing a supply crisis after Cameroonian truckers went on strike, accusing the Wagner Group of killing one of their colleagues.

Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has achieved a historic victory in the parliamentary elections, securing a landslide win with 130 seats.

The state visit by Nigeria’s President Tinubu to France signals a shift in France’s strategy to strengthen ties with anglophone African nations and increase economic cooperation.

In sparsely populated country of 3M people, 1.4M people are eligible to cats votes to elect president and 104 lawmakers

Hippos’ natural sunscreen adds another layer of wonder to their already intriguing biology

Cloves, prized for their culinary and medicinal uses, remain a cornerstone of Zanzibar’s economy

The number of internally displaced people in Africa has tripled to 35 million in the past 15 years, primarily due to conflict and violence.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s efforts to combat mpox have been hindered by delays in the delivery of Japanese-donated vaccines, primarily due to legal complexities.

Barrick has yet to comment on the latest arrests

The UN has responded to a report detailing sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees in Chad by launching an internal investigation and raising its risk alert level.