Nigeria’s Food Crisis: Third Stampede Casualties Rises to 22 in Anambra
The death toll from a tragic crowd crush in the southeastern Nigerian town of Okija has risen to…
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Trailblazers of Change: Inspiring Change Makers Making a Difference in Africa
Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, individuals have risen as powerful change makers, igniting movements, inspiring communities,…
Wagner Group and Mali Army Accused of Widespread Civilian Abuses
Wagner Group and Mali Army Allegations One year after the United Nations Stabilisation Mission (Minusma) left Mali, Human…
Jubbaland Election Sparks Violent Clashes with Federal Forces
Jubbaland Clashes Erupt Over Election Dispute Fierce clashes have erupted between Jubbaland’s regional forces and Somalia’s federal government…
Kenya Aims High with $3.9M Grammy Awards Hosting Proposal
Kenya Invests in Hosting the Grammy Awards In a move poised to elevate its status as a global…
Nigeria Secures Hosting Rights for All Africa Challenge Trophy 2026
Third Hosting Milestone for Nigeria Nigeria has once again claimed the spotlight in African sports by securing the…
Abuja Airport Temporarily Closed After Allied Air Plane Skids Off Runway
Incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja came to…
Nigeria Begins Malaria Vaccination for Young Children
[Africanews] – Nigeria has initiated a malaria vaccination program to address the world’s highest malaria burden, which claimed…
Safaricom Foundation Unveils KES 120M Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project
Transforming Agribusiness in Busia County The Safaricom Foundation has launched the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project, an initiative that…
Nigeria Leads Global Crypto Adoption with Blockchain Awareness
Nigeria has emerged as a global leader in cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain awareness, according to a 2024 report…
US Embassy Revises Visa Process for Nigerian Applicants
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has introduced significant changes to its immigration visa application process. Starting January…
Ugandan Military Extends Detention of Opposition Leader Besigye
On Tuesday, a Ugandan army court extended the detention of opposition leader Kizza Besigye until January next year.…
Two-Term Limit Stands: Zambia Blocks President Lungu’s 2026 Bid
Zambia Court Blocks President Lungu The Zambia court blocks Lungu from contesting the 2026 presidential elections, delivering a…
France Withdraws Military From Chad – Mirage Jets Fly Home
France Military Withdrawal from Chad The France military withdrawal from Chad commenced as two Mirage 2000-D fighter jets…
Fear Grips Nigerian Community After Mass Abduction
Zamfara, Nigeria – A new wave of kidnappings has swept through Nigeria’s northwestern state of Zamfara, with armed…
Tragedy Strikes Cairo: Building Collapse Claims 8 Lives
A devastating building collapse in Cairo, Egyot, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least eight lives.…
Nigerian Court Remands Former Governor in Kuje Prison
Yahaya Bello Bail Case The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has taken decisive action in the…
Mozambique Protests Spark Supply Chain Chaos for Eswatini Sugar
Mozambique political unrest has severely disrupted Eswatini’s sugar exports, forcing the nation to reevaluate its trade routes. The…
President Kiir Overhauls South Sudan Leadership with Major Reshuffle
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has reshuffled critical positions in the nation’s military and financial institutions, a move…
Kenyan Protesters Demand Action Against Femicide Amid Police Crackdown
Kenya witnessed heightened tensions as hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Tuesday, demanding justice and urgent…
Morocco’s Tourism Industry Soars to New Heights of 15.9 million Visitors
Morocco’s tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable surge, with visitor numbers reaching new heights. The country welcomed a…
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Prevent US Ban
Tiktok US Ban Appeal TikTok has launched an emergency appeal in its ongoing fight against the TikTok US…
3 Dead from Clashes in Northern Cameroon Over Cattle Theft
A tragic incident unfolded in northern Cameroon as clashes between the Massa and Moussey ethnic groups erupted over…
US and UK Strengthen Action on Illicit Gold Trade Sanctions
On International Anti-Corruption Day, the United States and the United Kingdom announced sweeping measures to combat the illicit…
Final Arguments Begin at ICC in Trial of Central African Republic Rebels
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday confidently accused two Central African Republic (CAR) militia leaders…
Ethiopia Recovers from Massive Power Blackout Across Nation
Ethiopia faced a major power blackout on Saturday night, plunging the nation into darkness for six hours. The…
Fall of Assad Regime Ends Decades of Syrian Dynasty
The fall of Assad regime has brought Syria’s decades-long dynastic rule to an end. On Sunday, President Bashar…
UNESCO Honors Ivorian Cassava Dish Attiéké as a Cultural Treasure
Attiéké as a cultural treasure has gained global recognition, earning a place on UNESCO’s prestigious intangible cultural heritage…
Red Sea Film Festival 2024 Celebrates Cinema and Global Talent
The Red Sea Film Festival 2024 is captivating audiences in Jeddah with an extraordinary celebration of cinema from…
Burkina Faso Junta Appoints New Prime Minister After Shakeup
Burkina Faso Names New Prime Minister Amid Leadership Shakeup Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has appointed Rimtalba Jean…
Ghana Votes for Change: John Mahama Emerges Victorious
John Mahama Wins Ghana Presidential Election Amid Economic Challenges Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has secured a…
Ghana Awaits Results After Tight Presidential Election
Ghana has commenced ballot counting following an intense presidential race marked by economic challenges and a push for…
Kenya Denies Unpaid Salaries for Haiti Police Mission
Kenya has firmly dismissed reports alleging that its police officers deployed in Haiti as part of a United…
Rwanda Makes History with Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug
Rwanda Injectable HIV Prevention takes a bold step forward as the nation launches cabotegravir (CAB-LA), a long-acting injectable…
TikTok Ban in US: Court Loss Moves App Closer to Shutdown
Tiktok Ban in US TikTok Ban in US looms larger as the popular video-sharing platform suffered a major…
Ghana Presidential Elections 2024 Begin as Polls Open
Ghana Presidential Elections 2024 kicked off with polls opening for both presidential and legislative races, serving as a…
Koyo Kouoh: First African Woman to Lead Venice Biennale
Historic Appointment: Koyo Kouoh Becomes First African Woman Curator of Venice Biennale Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh has made…