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The Great Zimbabwe civilization challenges outdated narratives of Africa’s history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

This raises the total number of survivors to 33, with seven individuals still missing

Interpol’s Operation Serengeti, a two-month operation targeting cybercrime in Africa, led to the arrest of over 1,000 suspects and the disruption of numerous criminal networks.

While President William Ruto’s announcement last year that Kenya would eliminate visa requirements for all African visitors was celebrated, the new system has led to criticism

This comes after a deadly October attack on a military garrison that left around 40 soldiers dead

Emergency teams continue to search for the missing passengers, while six survivors are receiving medical care at a local hospital

An independent panel suggested misconduct, but in 2022, the ANC-dominated parliament blocked further investigation

Morocco has received €200 million in additional EU aid for earthquake reconstruction.

The death toll from a deadly boat accident involving Somali migrants has risen to 25, as authorities continue search and rescue operations near Madagascar.
 

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s vice president, hopes to break gender barriers in the upcoming election while addressing economic and societal challenges.

She believes the charges are politically motivated and has called on international pressure to secure his release.