Rescue Efforts Continue as Death Toll Rises in South African Mine Tragedy
The rescue operation at the abandoned Buffelsfontein Gold Mine in South Africa continues, with rescuers working tirelessly to…
World Bank Provides $82 Million to Support Health Services in Sudan
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Monday that they have…
Ethiopian Government Repatriates 164 Citizens Back Home from Lebanon
The Ethiopian government has successfully repatriated 164 citizens from Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, due to the prevailing…
Exploring Honey Production: Tanzania Launches Beekeeping Tourism Initiative
Dar es Salaam – The Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) has launched a new beekeeping tourism initiative in…
South Africa to Showcase Tourism Potential at G20 Summit in 2025
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed his commitment to harnessing the country’s tourism potential to drive inclusive and…
Ghana’s Tourism Growth: Kwame Nkrumah Park and Savannah Region Drive Economic Boom
Following a comprehensive rehabilitation project funded by the World Bank and led by the Akufo-Addo administration, Ghana’s Kwame…
The Anti-Gay Bill: A Threat to Freedoms for All Ghanaians?
Examining the Proposed Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill The recent emergence of billboards urging Ghanaians…
Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Faces Treachery Charge
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is set to stand trial on a serious charge of treachery, following a…
US Approves $100 Million Sale of Military Helicopters to Zambia
Washington D.C. – The US State Department has approved a $100 million foreign military sale to Zambia for…
Cyclone Dikeledi: UN Rushes Aid to Southeast Africa
The United Nations and its humanitarian partners are urgently responding to the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi,…
Defending the Defenseless: Alice Nkom and the LGBT Struggle in Cameroon
The Lawyer Risking Everything to Defend LGBT Rights in Cameroon Veteran Cameroonian lawyer Alice Nkom, 80, is steadfast…
Ghana: Statue of Ex-President Akufo-Addo Destroyed in Sekondi
A bronze statue of Ghana’s former President Nana Akufo-Addo, unveiled in November 2024 at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital…
Hundreds Feared Dead in Stilfontein Gold Mine, South Africa
Rescue Operations in Stilfontein Gold Mine Begin Efforts to save miners trapped in an abandoned gold mine in…
Sierra Leone Declares Public Health Emergency Over Mpox Outbreak
Freetown – Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency following the confirmation of two cases of mpox…
Africa Eco Race 2025: Unforgettable Finish at Iconic Lac Rose
The 16th Africa Eco Race wrapped up in a grand style at the iconic Lac Rose in Senegal,…
Mali Seizes Gold from Canadian Mining Giant Barrick in Revenue Dispute
Mali’s government has seized three tons of gold from the Canadian mining company Barrick, escalating a legal battle…
Tensions Mount as Mozambique Opens New Parliament
Mozambique’s new parliament was inaugurated on Monday in Maputo amidst tight security, as opposition-led protests and a general…
Nkrumah Memorial Park: A Beacon of Tourism Revival
A Record Surge in Visitor Numbers Since its reopening in July 2023, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has…
AfDB to Host Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is set to host the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in collaboration…
Sao Tome and Principe Prime Minister Resigns Over Political Turmoil
Sao Tome – Prime Minister Ilza Amado Vaz of Sao Tome and Principe submitted her resignation to President…
73-Year-Old Austrian Woman Kidnapped in Agadez, Niger
Abduction in Agadez An Austrian woman, Eva Gretzmacher, has been kidnapped in the city of Agadez, Niger. The…
Nigerian Airstrike Kills Civilians in Mistaken Targeting
Zamfara, Nigeria – A Nigerian military airstrike intended to target armed groups in the conflict-ridden northwest region has…
At Least 40 Farmers Killed in Jihadist Attack in Borno State, Nigeria
Maiduguri, Nigeria – At least 40 farmers have lost their lives in a horrific attack by suspected Islamic…
Hijacked Chinese Fishing Vessel Released off Somali Coast
Mogadishu, Somali – A Chinese-owned fishing vessel that was hijacked off the Somali coast in November has been…
Egypt Seeks to Bolster Regional Security as Red Sea Revenues Plummet
Cairo, Egypt – Egypt is ramping up diplomatic efforts across Africa as it seeks to enhance security in…
8 Killed, 20 Injured in Bus Crash in Eastern Libya
Tripoli, Libya – Eight people were killed and 20 others injured in a serious traffic accident involving a…
Tanzanian Activist Abducted in Nairobi, Released Hours Later
Nairobi, Kenya – Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was…
Congo Army Gains Ground Against M23 Rebels Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported significant progress in its fight against the M23 rebel group,…
Benin Celebrates Vodun to Reclaim Cultural Identity
Exploring Vodun: Bridging Misconceptions Benin has become a center for reconnecting with Vodun, a religion often misunderstood and…
Chad’s Ruling Party Secures Majority in Legislative Elections
N’Djamena, Chad — Chad’s ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement has won two-thirds of the seats in the country’s legislative…
Ethiopians Dominate Dubai Marathon with Stunning Performances
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Ethiopian athletes delivered a dominant performance at the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, capturing…
Cholera Outbreak in Angola Claims 15 Lives, 170 Cases Reported
Luanda, Angola — A cholera outbreak sweeping through Angola’s capital, Luanda, has resulted in 170 confirmed cases and…
Historic Milestone: Ethiopia Unveils First Stock Exchange Since 1974
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the country’s first stock exchange in over five…
WHO Raises Concerns as Mpox Cases Hit 14,700 in Africa
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 14,700 confirmed mpox cases,…
Chinese Community in Zimbabwe Rings in Year of the Snake with Cultural Festivities
Harare, Zimbabwe — The Chinese community in Zimbabwe welcomed the upcoming Year of the Snake with a vibrant…
AU Pledges $100 Billion for Agricultural Transformation by 2035
Kampala, Uganda — In a landmark decision, African nations have adopted a 10-year strategy to revolutionize agricultural development…