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.
