Outrage as farmer accused of killing women, feeding bodies to pigs
The incident has reignited racial tensions in the country, particularly in rural areas
Taghazout: Where epic surf meets Morocco’s vibrant markets
Taghazout has firmly secured its place as one of the world’s premier surf destinations
45 migrants dead, many missing in Djibouti shipwrecks
UN agency says 2 boats left Yemen with 310 people; search, rescue efforts underway
Google bans African Stream, shuts media group out of workspace
Pan-African media platform accuses Google of censorship following US allegations of Russian influence
Economic struggles fuel anger as Nigeria marks independence
Clashes erupted as demonstrators demanded a better future.
UN reports mass casualties in migrant boat sinking near Djibouti
At least 45 lives were lost, and many others remain missing.
Lawmakers initiate impeachment of Kenya’s deputy president
Tensions between President Ruto and deputy president Gachagua escalate as impeachment looms.
Cameroon cocoa farmers turn to vigilantes, amulets to stop thefts
According to the National Cocoa and Coffee Board, prices have tripled since the 2023/24 season
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