Breaking Barriers: The Path to a Thriving Aviation Industry in Africa
Revitalizing African Airlines for Global Connectivity The African aviation industry is at a critical crossroads, facing significant challenges…
Ghana: Drone Ban Enforced at Black Star Square for Mahama’s January 7 Inauguration
The Ministry of National Security has issued a strict directive prohibiting drone operations in and around Black Star…
Accra’s Kantamanto Market Fire: NADMO Launches Aid and Recovery Efforts
A catastrophic fire erupted at the Kantamanto Market in Accra around 1:00 a.m., leaving a trail of destruction…
Zambia: Drunk Police Officer Frees 13 Suspects to Celebrate New Year
A Zambian police officer has been arrested after releasing 13 suspects from custody while under the influence of…
Boy Survives 5 Days Alone in Lion-Inhabited Game Park in Zimbabwe
An eight-year-old boy has miraculously survived five days alone in Matusadona National Park in northern Zimbabwe, a region…
Rocket Debris Crashes in Kenya’s Eastern Village
A metallic object believed to be part of a rocket’s separation stage has crashed into a village in…
South Africa Mourns the Loss of Dance Icon Dada Masilo
The global dance community is in mourning following the untimely death of South African dancer and choreographer Dada…
27 Migrants Dead in Shipwreck Off Tunisia
At least 27 migrants, including women and children, have tragically lost their lives in two separate shipwrecks off…
How a Zambian Family Achieved Renewable Energy Independence
In the face of persistent power shortages and climate challenges, one Zambian family’s transition to complete renewable energy…
Malawi’s Resilience and Progress: President Chakwera Reflects on 2024
LILONGWE, Malawi — President Lazarus Chakwera used his New Year’s address to reflect on Malawi’s resilience during a…
Malawi President Fires Defence Minister Over VP Crash Handling
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has dismissed Defence Minister Harry Mkandawire in a Cabinet reshuffle following criticism of how…
Nigeria Issues Travel Advisory to Citizens in Australia Over Rise in Hate Crimes
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has issued a travel advisory to its citizens, urging caution when traveling…
AUSSOM Begins Operations in Support of Somali Security
The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officially commenced operations on January 1, 2025, as…
Explosives Found in Cybertruck Blast Near Trump’s Las Vegas Hotel
A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday killed a suspect inside the…
Amidst Conflict, Sudanese Families Yearn for Reunification
The Human Cost of Sudan’s Conflict: Families Torn Apart, Lives Disrupted The ongoing conflict in Sudan has had…
Burundi’s Election Commission Bars Opposition Candidates from Polls
Opposition candidates in Burundi have been barred from participating in the upcoming June elections, according to their party.…
Nigeria Expands Credit Access with New Guarantee Company
President Bola Tinubu announced plans to establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025, a key initiative…
1.1 Million Doses Arrive to Combat Cholera Outbreak in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan – South Sudan received a crucial shipment of 1.1 million doses of cholera vaccines on…
Ruto Admits Security Abuses Amid Kenya’s Abductions Crisis
In a New Year’s address on Tuesday, Kenyan President William Ruto acknowledged for the first time that the…
Sudan’s Burhan Rules Out Return to Pre-War Status with RSF
Khartoum, Sudan – Sudanese Sovereign Council leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has definitively ruled out a return to…
Senegal to End All Foreign Military Presence by 2025
Dakar, Senegal – President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye has announced that all foreign military bases will be withdrawn from…
Fascinating New Year Traditions Across Africa
As the New Year approaches, countries across Africa burst into vibrant celebrations, each rich with unique traditions and…
Trace Awards 2025: A Celebration of Afro Music Excellence
The Trace Awards & Summit 2025, Africa’s premier music event, is set to light up Zanzibar on February…
Somali Security Forces Thwart Islamic State Attack in Puntland
Dharjale, Puntland, Somalia – Somali security forces successfully repelled an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants in the…
Doumbouya Pledges 2025 Constitutional Referendum and Elections
Guinea’s Roadmap to Democracy In his New Year’s address on December 31, 2024, Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi…
Ivory Coast Announces Withdrawal of French Troops
Abidjan, Ivory Coast – In a significant shift in its foreign policy, Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal…
Ekiti State Hosts Maiden World Iyan Carnival
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – Ekiti State recently hosted the inaugural World Iyan Carnival, a vibrant celebration of the state’s…
US Court Approves Release of Nigeria’s Seized $6 Million Arms Funds
Nigeria has triumphed in a prolonged legal battle, securing the release of over $6 million in arms funds…
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty, Ending Decades of Capital Punishment
Harare, Zimbabwe – In a significant step towards human rights, Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty. President Emmerson…
Burkina Faso Grants Amnesty to 2015 Coup Plotters
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The Burkinabe parliament has passed a law granting amnesty to soldiers involved in a…
Emirates Prepares to Expand African Network with Increased Flights
Dubai, UAE – Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its African network with the introduction of additional…
Egypt on High Alert for New Year’s Eve: Health Ministry Prepares for Festivities
Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Ministry of Health has implemented a comprehensive medical plan to ensure public safety…
FirstBank Restructures Leadership, Parts Ways with Nearly 100 Senior Staff
Lagos, Nigeria – FirstBank Nigeria has initiated a significant restructuring of its leadership team, resulting in the departure…
Guinea Worm Returns to South Sudan: A Setback in Eradication Efforts
Jarweng, a remote village in South Sudan, thought it had escaped the scourge of Guinea worm disease. However,…
Zimbabweans Embrace Night Markets as Currency Crisis Grips the Nation
Harare, Zimbabwe – As Zimbabwe grapples with the ongoing depreciation of its new currency, the ZiG, informal night…
Mozambique Opposition Leader Considers Pausing Protests Amidst Ongoing Violence
Maputo, Mozambique – In an effort to facilitate international investigation into alleged human rights abuses by security forces,…