Traore, 50, is a globally renowned vocalist and UNHCR goodwill ambassador

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was reportedly abducted during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend, transferred to Uganda, and is now being held at a military jail in Kampala, his wife Winnie Byanyima said on Wednesday. Besigye, a four-time presidential challenger to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has consistently contested election results citing

State government identifies with the military over the loss, says Borno governor

Abdirahman Cirro, leader of Somaliland’s opposition, won the presidential election with 64% of the vote, defeating incumbent Muse Bihi.

Post-election violence has erupted in Mozambique, with the opposition leader claiming that 50 people were killed by security forces.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a troubling act of vandalism at the mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, the nation’s revered independence leader. The incident raises concerns about the fate of Lumumba’s sole remaining relic — a gold-capped tooth — which is central to his legacy. The Ministry of Culture confirmed on Tuesday that the

Duma Boko pronounces 100-day transformation drive in maiden State of the Nation Address

President Ruto offered the money during a Sunday Mass at Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi, intending to support the construction of a priest’s house and to gift the church choir

The baby sea turtles of Zanzibar and Seychelles remind us of the resilience of wildlife

Many foreign-funded NGOs have been forced to withdraw, leaving a significant gap in civil society.

The video in question featured a mock trial of Museveni, where Nabugodi called for the president’s public flogging

Nigeria has commenced a delayed mpox vaccination program, prioritizing healthcare workers and immunocompromised individuals in Abuja and select states.

A boat carrying over 30 people capsized off the coast of Luanda, Angola, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives, including two children.

The company confirmed on Sunday that it will pay Mali’s government $80 million upfront from its existing cash reserves, with the remainder to be paid in the coming months

Ethiopia’s Defense Ministry has denied reports of a military helicopter crash in Bahir Dar, calling them propaganda spread by the country’s enemies.

A building collapse in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has resulted in 16 deaths and numerous injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing to reach those still trapped.

The conflict between General al-Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces erupted in April 2023, stalling a transition to civilian governance

Reuben Brigety is 2nd US envoy in Africa to step down after Meg Whitman who was Washington’s ambassador in Kenya

Amadou Ba, head of the opposition Jam Ak Njarin coalition, congratulates ruling Pastef party on election win

The African penguin, now critically endangered, faces numerous threats, including habitat loss, food scarcity, and human disturbance.

Beyond its striking appearance, the horned melon has also been praised for its health benefits

A building collapse in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has resulted in at least 13 deaths and over 80 injuries.

This development follows a recent court directive preventing the blockade of the mine shaft

Pretoria says continued aggression undermines regional and international peace and security, calling on United Nations to hold those responsible to account under principles enshrined in UN charter