Africa’s giant snail spreads across the globe

The Giant African Land Snail stands as both an ecological marvel and a global cautionary tale

UN warns Congo rebels earning $300,000 monthly from mining area

The M23 rebel group, reportedly supported by Rwanda, took over the mineral-rich area, which produces essential components for smartphones and computers

Oil-rich islands fuel tension between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

A decades-old dispute over islands in West Africa has escalated as Gabon and Equatorial Guinea seek a resolution at the ICJ.

DR Congo: Aid group treats record sexual violence victims

Doctors Without Borders reports a surge in sexual violence cases in Congo, with thousands of victims treated in the past year.

UN votes to extend Kenya-led force’s mandate in Haiti

U.N. Security Council supports Kenya-led mission in Haiti, ignoring calls for peacekeeping transformation by Haiti.

Public outrage leads to life sentences for Tanzanian rapists

Tanzanian court has sentenced four men, including a soldier and a prison officer, to life imprisonment for the gang rape and indecent assault of a young woman.

Nigerian airstrike in Kaduna village leaves 24 dead, residents report

Muhammad Hussaini, a local resident, described the tragic event, stating that the airstrike targeted an area near a mosque, killing civilians rather than the intended gang members

M23 rebellion boosts control over Congo’s mineral-rich region

The M23 rebel group has seized control of the Rubaya mining region in eastern Congo, imposing a tax on coltan production that generates significant revenue.

Ramaphosa emphasizes Africa’s needs for G20 presidency

South Africa seeks to enhance the voices of Africa and the Global South during its upcoming G20 presidency for sustainable solutions.

Over 550 schools remain military camps in Ethiopia’s Tigray

Out of 2,492 schools, only 1,835 are functional, says official

Watermelon’s African roots: A summertime favorite

The first recorded cultivation of watermelons took place in the Kalahari

Zookeeper fatally attacked by lion in Nigeria

The late Babaji Daule had been described as a trained and experienced lion handler by local authorities

Egyptian president pledges full support for Lebanon, sends aid

Al-Sisi speaks with Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati, according to Egyptian presidency

Rescuers search for missing after migrant boat sinks off Canary Islands

Emergency services have confirmed the deaths of nine individuals, including a child, following the sinking of the vessel

Rwanda confirms 6 deaths from Marburg virus, 20 infected

Marburg disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever related to Ebola, can cause severe symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and muscle pain

A nation with three capitals: South Africa’s governance model

No other country divides its capital duties in this manner, making South Africa a unique model

South Africa calls for end to violence in Lebanon, blames Israel

Pretoria has called for an immediate ceasefire and an investigation into the recent violence.

Manhunt underway after 17 killed in mass shooting in South Africa

An 18th victim is in critical condition at a hospital, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS)

At Least 9 dead, 48 missing after migrant boat sinks near Canary Islands

Of the 84 migrants on board, 27 were rescued, with survivors hailing from Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal

Madagascar’s lemurs delight with ‘Sifaka Dance’

Witnessing a sifaka dance is a heartwarming and unforgettable experience

Four barrick gold employees arrested in Mali

Mali’s junta has continued its anti-Western policies with the arrest of four Barrick Gold employees.

Tunisia removes top court from election rulings before vote

Tunisia’s election laws undergo major change as lawmakers shift power from top court to appeals court days before the presidential election

Rwanda reports first cases of Marburg viral disease

Marburg disease, which shares a virus family with Ebola, has a fatality rate that can reach up to 88%

Algeria reinstates visa requirements for Moroccans amid tensions

The visa exemption, in place for roughly 20 years, has now been revoked. Morocco has yet to issue a response

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