Egypt urges citizens to evacuate Somaliland amid rising tensions
Move follows decision by Somaliland to close Egyptian library in its territory
Kenya to deploy 600 additional police officers to Haiti to combat gangs
Haiti continues to grapple with widespread violence, and a UN human rights expert warned that gangs are expanding into new areas, further displacing people
Mali marks 64th anniversary of independence from France
Military administration ‘increased, strengthened international partnerships based on sincerity and honor,’ official tells media
Libya stops smuggling of 100 kg gold, €1.5M at Misrata Airport
Photos released by the agency showed gold bars and bundles of euros inside the confiscated luggage
Makroud: Algeria’s sweet symbol of tradition and family
Makroud remains a timeless and treasured part of Algeria’s culinary landscape
Ruto arrives in Haiti as gang control worsens in Port-au-Prince
Kenyan President William Ruto visited Haiti as U.N.-backed Kenyan and Jamaican forces face challenges in combating gang violence.
DR Congo’s justice minister orders release of 600 prisoners
Following a deadly riot, Congo’s government has released hundreds of prisoners from Makala Central Prison to alleviate overcrowding and improve conditions in the facility.
Chad floods displace 1.7M, destroy thousands of homes
The UN has released a harrowing assessment of the floods in Chad, highlighting the devastating impact on communities and the urgent need for humanitarian aid.
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.
