Zambian battalion completes year-long CAR peacekeeping mission
178 Zambian troops have safely returned home after a year-long deployment in the Central African Republic.
Tanker truck crash kills 13, injures 44 in Ivory Coast
The collision between a bus and a tanker truck has highlighted the need for improved road conditions and safety measures.
Kenya mourns 21 students killed in school fire
The tragedy has raised serious questions about safety standards in the country’s educational system.
DNA testing to identify victims of Kenyan school fire
The fire erupted at approximately 23:00 local time in a dormitory housing 156 boys
First mpox vaccines arrive in DR Congo, campaign to begin soon
The country has received 200,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, but more are needed to end the crisis.
Kenya investigates deadly school fire as death toll rises
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the grim task of identifying the bodies will not begin until Monday
Algeria holds snap presidential election
Over 23.4M registered voters eligible to choose from 3 candidates
Historic Cullinan Diamond weighed 3,106 carats
The Cullinan Diamond stands as a sign to the natural beauty and historical importance of gemstones
South Africa’s Simelane rejects VBS scandal bribery claims
South Africa’s justice minister is facing allegations of corruption related to the VBS Bank scandal.
Africa CDC and WHO launch joint mpox response plan
Africa CDC and WHO have launched a joint response plan to the mpox outbreak in Africa, with a budget of US$600 million.
Ayachi Zammel rearrested shortly after release in Tunisia elections
Ayachi Zammel, one of Tunisia’s presidential candidates, faces a new arrest on ballot signature forgery charges shortly after his temporary release.
Hundreds of thousands flee homes amidst West African floods
Severe flooding in West Africa has displaced nearly 950,000 people, disrupting children’s education and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
Mozambique starts major mangrove restoration
The initiative aims to plant 200 million trees and restore the country’s degraded coastline.
Turkey’s spy chief visits Libya amid political deadlock
Turkey, a NATO member, has played a key role in supporting Libya’s Tripoli-based government. In 2020
Send migrants to Rwanda if repatriation fails: German commissioner
Borrowing controversial policy pursued by defeated UK government, German official proposes outsourcing migration woes to East African nation
Mali appeals for aid after floods kill 54, displace thousands
Floods reported in 18 regions where 18,140 households are in need of emergency assistance, according to authorities
Kenyan school fire death toll climbs to 17
Blaze at Hillside Endarasha Academy devastates dormitory, investigation underway
Fastest land animal: Africa’s cheetah
The cheetah’s incredible speed has made it a symbol of grace and power in the animal world
Rwandan court imposes 20-year sentence to man for genocide
A Rwandan court has sentenced a 75-year-old man to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the 1994 genocide.
Egyptian military leader assesses Gaza border as tensions escalate
Egypt’s military leader, Ahmed Fathy Khalifa, inspected border security with Gaza as Netanyahu’s claims of weapons smuggling through Egypt.
Niger arrests 245 suspected terrorists in ongoing security operations
Junta targets criminal networks near borders with Nigeria and Mali
Tunisian experts warn presidential election may lack legitimacy
Academics in Tunisia are urging the electoral commission to respect court decisions to avoid damaging the credibility of the presidential election.
Congo receives long-awaited mpox vaccine amid outbreak
The initial delivery includes 99,000 doses, with another batch expected by Saturday
Junta faces international pressure on Guinea’s 3-year mark
Guinea’s opposition faced deadly violence as they protested against the military junta on the third anniversary of the coup.