Jwaneng: World’s richest diamond mine powers Botswana’s economy
The importance of diamond mining to Southern Africa’s economic stability cannot be overstated
Gunmen kill 2 Mozambique opposition figures ahead of election protests
Elvino Dias, a lawyer for Podemos, and Paulo Guambe, a party official, were shot dead on Saturday when gunmen fired multiple rounds at their vehicle in the Bairro Da Coop neighborhood
South African protests German envoy from conference
Tensions escalated at a South African event when an activist accused a German ambassador of contributing to Israeli arms sales.
Rescuers search for 14 missing after boat sinking in Ethiopia
Two survivors were rescued, and a search is underway for the others.
Death toll tops 170 in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria
A devastating fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has claimed the lives of over 170 people.
Ghana’s parliament shifts power as four MPs defect
As general elections near, four MPs have defected from their parties, shifting power in Ghana’s parliament and sparking concerns about the passing of important bills like environmental protection.
Cheetah, Africa’s speed king, reaches 120 km/h
The cheetah’s unique place in Africa’s ecosystem highlights the continent’s biodiversity
August landslide in Uganda leaves 35 dead, officials charged
Three former Ugandan city officials were charged with manslaughter and criminal negligence following a landslide at a garbage dump that killed 35 people.
Court stops appointment of Ruto’s deputy after removal of predecessor
The high court’s ruling follows the Senate’s approval of Kindiki’s appointment, prolonging political uncertainty since mass protests erupted in June over contentious tax hikes
Togo suspends Russia’s Yango ride-hailing app over safety issues
Yango has yet to provide a comment on the suspension
Kenya’s Ruto appoints interior minister as new deputy president
Kithure Kindiki to replace Rigathi Gachagua, removed from office in unprecedented impeachment case
Student group dissolved after violence in Ivory Coast
A powerful student union in Ivory Coast has been dissolved after two students were killed in violence allegedly linked to the group.
Gold and skill: The wealth of Wagadou
The Kingdom of Wagadou is celebrated as a symbol of West African ingenuity and prosperity
Mpox deaths exceed 1,000 as cases spread to 18 African nations
Central African region accounts for 86.4% of 42,438 mpox cases reported, says Africa CDC
Clashes between Ethiopia and rebels threaten Sudanese refugees
Human Rights Watch urges Ethiopian government to scale up protection for refugees
France releases African activist Kemi Seba without charges
Pan-African activist Kemi Seba was arrested in France on suspicion of foreign interference but was released without charges two days later.
U.N. envoy proposes partition of Western Sahara to resolve dispute
Morocco has long pushed for autonomy under its sovereignty, while the Polisario Front continues to demand a referendum on independence
Niger renames French streets and monuments to honor local heroes
As part of its reappraisal of colonial history, Niger replaced the name of a French general and a colonial officer on significant monuments
Nigeria launches Oxford R21 malaria vaccine to combat deadly disease
The country’s medicines regulator provisionally approved the vaccine in April last year
Dutch plan to send asylum seekers to Uganda
The Netherlands is considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Uganda as part of its efforts to reduce immigration.
Kenya seeks $1.5B UAE loan amid IMF delay, tax protests
Kenya explores $1.5 billion loan with the UAE to address economic challenges and diversify financial sources.
Millions displaced in Congo face mental health issues
People displaced by the fighting are struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Frelimo leads Mozambique election as opposition alleges fraud
Daniel Chapo, is the frontrunner in a race where the party, in power since 1975, has faced longstanding allegations of electoral manipulation
Kenya relocates elephants to address growing human-wildlife conflict
Kenyan authorities are expected to soon complete the transfer of dozens of elephants in the Mwea National Reserve to Aberdare National Park to protect humans and wildlife from escalating conflict as the tusker population booms
