Mayotte Cyclone Devastation: French PM Rejects Claims of Thousands Dead
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has downplayed fears of a catastrophic death toll from Cyclone Chido, which struck…
Mozambique Opposition Leader Vows to Declare Himself President Amid Protests
Venâncio Mondlane, Mozambique’s main opposition leader, has announced that he will take office as president on 15 January,…
Santa Claus Brings Festive Cheer to Displaced Families in DR Congo
Families at the Buhimba displaced persons camp near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, experienced a rare…
Harmattan and Drought: Challenges Facing Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Farmers
Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is facing a dual challenge of persistent drought and the annual…
Zamfara’s Gold Rush Resumes as Nigeria Ends 5-Year Mining Ban
Nigeria has officially lifted its five-year ban on mining exploration in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in security.…
Ugandan Besigye’s Wife Slams Christmas Visitor Ban as ‘Inhumane’
Winnie Byanyima, wife of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, has criticized the ban on Christmas visitors for…
Mozambique’s Election Dispute Sparks Ongoing Unrest and Economic Uncertainty
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has upheld the controversial results of the October general elections, reaffirming the ruling Frelimo party’s…
Mozambique Court Upholds Frelimo’s Win Amid Protests
Mozambique Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has confirmed Frelimo’s victory in the contentious October elections, igniting widespread unrest across the…
Cameron Carolissen Inspires Africa at 2025 Darts Championship
Inspiring Africa’s Darts Future Cameron Carolissen, the sole African contender at the 2025 PDC World Championship, carried the…
Violent Protests Rock Mozambique After Court Ruling
Can Mozambique’s Protests Resolve Its Election Dispute? Protests have flared in Mozambique following the Constitutional Court’s confirmation of…
Sahel Nations Dismiss ECOWAS Transition Period as Destabilizing
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has dismissed the six-month withdrawal period…
Oil Spills Devastate Southern Nigeria Communities, Threatening Livelihoods
[AfricaNews] Pipeline oil spills are increasingly disrupting lives in the Niger Delta, causing significant harm to the environment…
Top 10 African Startups That Raised Over $10 Million in Funding in 2024
Top Funded Startups in Africa: Driving Innovation and Growth Africa’s startup ecosystem is experiencing remarkable growth, with innovative…
Tensions Rise in Mozambique Ahead of Court Ruling on Election Dispute
Maputo, Mozambique – A tense atmosphere grips the capital as the country anxiously awaits the Constitutional Court’s ruling…
Ballet Lights Up Kibera Slum in Nairobi This Christmas
Amid the makeshift iron houses of one of Africa’s largest urban slums, young ballet dancers twirled and leaped…
What’s Behind the Deadly Charity Stampedes in Nigeria?
Could Economic Hardship be Reason for Deadly Charity Stampedes in Nigeria? At least 67 lives were lost, including…
At Least 38 Dead, 100+ Missing as Ferry Capsizes in DR Congo
At least 38 people have died, and over 100 remain missing after a ferry sank in the Busira…
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…
Music Offers Hope Amid Gang Violence in Haiti
As year-end school concerts take place worldwide, Haiti is no exception, even as gang violence devastates the country.…
Over 20 Civilians Killed in Mali’s Mopti Region Attacks
Suspected jihadists killed over 20 people in a series of violent attacks on villages in Mali’s Mopti region…
Chad Sets December 31 Deadline for French Troop Exit
France has been caught off guard by Chad’s demand for the complete withdrawal of all French personnel from…
Congo Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining, Arrests 17 Chinese Nationals
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have detained 17 Chinese nationals suspected of operating an illegal gold…
Deadly Stampedes at Charity Events Claim 13 Lives in Nigeria
Two tragic incidents during charity distributions in Nigeria have left at least 13 people dead, including four children,…
French Nuclear Fuel Giant Orano Initiates Arbitration Against Niger
French nuclear fuel company Orano has launched international arbitration proceedings against Niger after months of failed mediation efforts.…
Upcoming Festivals in Africa: December 2024
Africa is a continent bursting with colors, sounds, and traditions that reflect its rich heritage. Each year, a…
Apple Denies DRC Allegations Over Conflict Minerals
Tech giant Apple has refuted allegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that its products are made…
Human Rights Group Accuses Ruto of Bias in Cabinet Reshuffle
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has voiced strong criticism against President William Ruto’s recent cabinet reshuffle, accusing…
New Faces Emerge as President Ruto Reshuffles Kenya’s Cabinet
NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has announced a significant Cabinet reshuffle, introducing new faces and reassigning roles…
Basketball Africa League Sets 2025 Combine Dates
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) will host its annual Combine in Rabat, Morocco, from January 10 to 12,…
Frustration Mounts as Macron Tours Cyclone-Ravaged Mayotte
Crowds in Mayotte expressed growing frustration toward French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to assess the aftermath…
Witchcraft Plot on Zambia’s President: Two Suspects Arrested
Zambian police have arrested two men accused of plotting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft. The suspects,…
Zimbabwe’s New Land Policy Empowers Black Farmers with Ownership Rights
Zimbabwe has launched a transformative land policy designed to empower Black farmers with direct ownership and access to…
Lawyer Doris Ogah Crowned 45th Miss Nigeria at Celebratory Coronation
Doris Ogah has claimed the prestigious title of Miss Nigeria, outshining 33 contestants in a dazzling Coronation Gala…
Nigerian Activist Dele Farotimi Secures N30m Bail, Faces Strict Conditions
An Ado-Ekiti magistrate’s court has granted activist Dele Farotimi bail under strict conditions, including a N30 million deposit,…
Nigeria: NBC to Transform Boundary Management with Drones by 2025
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) unveiled its strategy to integrate drones and advanced geospatial tools into boundary operations…
UAE Assures US It Won’t Arm Sudan’s RSF Amid Ongoing Crisis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged not to supply weapons to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF),…