Climate change-induced heatwaves and floods are forcing school closures in East Africa, disrupting the education of millions of children.

Over 2,800 polling stations set up to serve 860,000 registered voters in over 2M population Central African country

The 27-year-old student regained his freedom on November 12 and returned to France on November 15

The acacia tree’s enduring role in the history of chewing gum is a sign of resourcefulness

Somalia has taken control of 21 military bases previously held by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) as the peacekeeping mission comes to an end.

Tensions run high in Senegal ahead of Sunday’s legislative elections, following clashes between party supporters and the dissolution of parliament by President Faye to push for reforms.

Mozambique’s government has banned ongoing protests against the disputed general election results, declaring them acts of terrorism.

A French doctoral student detained in Tunisia for weeks was released and returned to France after diplomatic efforts.

In the coastal village of Mwazaro, Kenya, locals once relied on cassava and maize cultivation for their livelihood. However, increasing droughts pushed them to adopt a new crop: seaweed. Planted along the beach and dried inland, seaweed farming has become a lifeline for many communities, meeting a growing demand both locally and internationally for products

World Health Organization says malaria poses significant public health challenge in Ethiopia

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says capture and prolonged detention of innocent people cannot be justified under any circumstances

Mali, a nation grappling with deforestation and desertification, is fighting back through tree-planting initiatives like the Great Green Wall.

The nature of her health concern was not disclosed

‘These illegal miners may be heavily armed,’ says police spokesperson

In some parts of Africa, sunshine is more than a natural resource—it’s a way of life

A Burundian journalist, Sandra Muhoza, faces a potential 12-year prison sentence for a WhatsApp message criticizing the government’s distribution of weapons.

Senegal is holding legislative elections amid a fiscal crisis and growing unrest, with high stakes for the new government and its reform agenda.

Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events in Africa, but the continent’s lack of reliable weather data hampers efforts to mitigate their impact.

Resolute Mining’s CEO and two other employees remain detained in Mali amid a tax dispute with the military junta.

A 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker has been found guilty of hate speech for mocking President Yoweri Museveni.

Thousands of illegal miners are trapped in an abandoned mine in South Africa, facing potential death as authorities refuse to provide aid and instead plan to force them out.

The coastal wildlife in Loango have captured the imagination of visitors and scientists alike

The Africa CDC has endorsed Morocco’s locally-produced mpox test, marking a significant step in Africa’s efforts to combat the ongoing outbreak.

The country’s effective response and vaccination efforts have played a crucial role in eradicating the deadly virus.