DR Congo’s Amani festival ∫ecomes casualty of ongoing conflict

Amani Festival, a beacon of hope in the turbulent eastern DRC, has been canceled due to the deteriorating security situation and the threat of violence.

De Beers confident in finalizing Botswana diamond deal after talks

De Beers, part of Anglo American (AAL.L), had reached a preliminary agreement last year with Botswana

Landslide in Western Madagascar kills 16

Victims were travelling in a boat when it was hit by landslide, 10 passengers rescued, say port authorities

Critics struggle to oppose Gabon’s junta-backed constitution

Gabon is preparing for a referendum on a new junta-backed constitution that has received widespread support, though critics worry about the lack of details and transparency.

Spiced Somali tea: A blend of flavor and culture

As global interest in tea culture grows, Somali shaah is beginning to be appreciated internationally

South Africa’s football chief Danny Jordaan granted bail after arrest

73-year-old Jordaan was among leading figures who helped bring FIFA 2010 World Cup to South Africa, the first time Africa hosted the tournament

US ambassador to Kenya resigns following Trump’s victory

Ambassador Meg Whitman announces she is stepping down while reflecting on some US diplomatic achievements in Kenya

Voting begins in Somaliland’s presidential race

Incumbent Muse Bihi, opposition candidates vying for top post in breakaway region of Somalia

Lake Retba’s stunning pink waters draw tourists

Senegal’s government has worked to preserve Lake Retba and promote it as a sustainable tourist destination

African nations seek climate support at COP29

They emphasized the disproportionate impact of climate change on African nations and the urgent need for global cooperation.

No relief for detained Malian opposition figures

Eleven opposition figures detained in Mali in June remain behind bars after a court rejected a request for their release.

Ramgoolam’s coalition wins landslide, secures 4th term in Mauritius

The ADC secured 60 out of 62 seats in the National Assembly, as reported by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation

Russian military presence grows in Equatorial Guinea

Sources familiar with the situation confirmed that Russian personnel are training elite guards in Equatorial Guinea’s two major cities, Malabo and Bata

CAR pleads for diamond trade freedom at KP meeting

The Central African Republic is lobbying the Kimberley Process to fully lift a decade-long diamond trade embargo.

Ghana’s supreme court reinstates ruling party’s majority

The decision followed a petition from NPP caucus leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who sought to reverse Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling

Two Ugandan TikTokers arrested for insulting president, first family

Both men face charges of hate speech and disseminating malicious information, alongside a third suspect, Julius Tayebwa (19), who was previously remanded in connection with the same charges

Nigeria’s food crisis worsens, millions at risk

The UN’s World Food Program has warned that 33 million people in Nigeria are at risk of acute food insecurity in 2025.

Jailed journalist Dawit Isaak wins rights award after 23 years

Isaak, co-founder of Setit, Eritrea’s first independent newspaper, was detained in 2001 following the publication of articles advocating for democratic reforms

Chad approves Starlink license to expand internet access

According to World Bank data, only 12% of Chad’s population had internet access in 2022

Mozambican police seize 573 kg of cocaine from Indian vessel

International drug traffickers have continued to use southern African nation to transit drugs to different parts of the world, according to spokesperson for criminal investigation service

Deadly road accident shocks Ivory Coast

A horrific road crash in Ivory Coast has left 21 people dead and 10 injured. The accident highlights the ongoing road safety crisis in the country.

Ghana’s Mahama leads poll ahead of December’s election

A new opinion poll predicts John Dramani Mahama to win Ghana’s December election, leading Bawumia by 10.7%.

WHO: Mpox cases stabilize in DR Congo, but threat persists

The virus continues to spread in other African countries, particularly Burundi and Uganda.

Spanish authorities report an 80% rise in migrant arrivals in 2024

Irregular migration to Spain continues to rise, with 32,000 arrivals recorded in 2024, marking an 80% increase from last year.

Scroll to Top