Rare snowfall disrupts life in South Africa

Emergency services worked to reach stranded motorists, while authorities issued warnings for more snow and closed border posts.

Guinea chimpanzee research centre attacked after infant killed by animal

The enraged crowd vandalized the facility, setting fire to equipment such as drones, computers, and over 200 documents

UN expert urges swift action as Haiti’s crisis deepens

Haiti’s capital and surrounding areas are increasingly controlled by heavily armed gangs, largely supplied with weapons smuggled from the United States

Ugandan president’s son drops 2026 bid, backs father’s re-election

Opposition figures in Uganda have accused Museveni of trying to establish a family dynasty, a claim he has repeatedly denied

Navigating Madagascar’s challenging RN5 road

The RN5 road is more than just a means of transport; it embodies the spirit of adventure

Somalia condemns Ethiopia for unauthorized weapon delivery

Somalia has accused Ethiopia of illegally supplying arms to the semiautonomous state of Puntland, violating its sovereignty and threatening regional security.

Meta faces legal battle in Kenya after court ruling allows lawsuit

the kenyan court of appeal has ruled that meta can be sued in kenya over the firing of content moderators who claim their termination was unlawful setting the stage for a legal battle with the company.

Flood fears rise in Nigeria’s food belt as Cameroon opens dam

enue was one of the hardest-hit areas two years ago when heavy rains and water released from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam caused the Benue River to overflow

Mpox outbreak hits Burundi’s children hard

UNICEF warns of a severe mpox outbreak affecting children in Burundi, with alarming infection rates and severe health impacts.

Morocco arrests 152 for inciting mass migration to Ceuta

In recent days, thousands of mostly young Moroccan men flocked to the northern city of Fnideq, near Ceuta, in an effort to cross the border

Youngest continent: Africa’s youth shaping the future

If managed well, Africa’s youth could unlock unprecedented prosperity

World Food Program plane hit in Mali militant attack

An al-Qaeda-linked group has claimed responsibility for the attack on a UN-chartered plane in Mali.

Mpox vaccine rollout begins in Africa’s Rwanda

The African Union’s disease control center has announced the first administration of mpox vaccines in Africa.

UN reports surge in refugees across west, central Africa

The number of refugees and forcibly displaced people in west and central Africa has doubled since 2019, reaching nearly 14 million, according to the UN refugee agency.

Fugitive from Guinea stadium massacre extradited from Liberia

Pivi and his son, Verny Pivi, were apprehended during a routine security check at the border between Liberia and Guinea

Africa CDC warns mpox outbreak still out of control

WHO has declared the recent mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern following the identification of a new variant.

Nigeria on alert for flooding as Cameroon releases dam water

Over 11 states at risk, 150,000 children already displaced in Borno State

Turkey to hold talks with Somalia, Ethiopia before mediation resumes

Turkey has already facilitated two rounds of talks between the two East African nations to help restore their relations

Platinum mining bolsters South Africa’s economy

The automotive industry, in particular, relies heavily on platinum for manufacturing

South African president urges permanent African seat on UNSC

Cyril Ramaphosa insists Africa must have veto rights to ensure full participation

UN criticizes South Sudan for delaying first-ever elections

The vote has been postponed multiple times, and international supporters have grown increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress.

Nine killed in Ethiopia’s Amhara region conflict

Violence has erupted in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, with clashes between the government forces and rebels leaving nine people dead.

Nigeria issues flood warning as Cameroon opens dam gates

Cameroon’s dam release has sparked fears of flooding in Nigeria, which is already grappling with severe floods in other parts of the country.

ECOWAS condemns terror attack in breakaway Mali

Military administration in Bamako said it foiled a terror attack on Faladie Gendarmerie School

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