The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox outbreaks in Congo and other African countries a global emergency. More than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have been reported, with Congo being the hardest hit.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has removed long-serving Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu in a mini cabinet reshuffle.
When Joseph N. Boakai assumed the presidency following a rather contentious presidential election, Liberians from different sections of society became enveloped with optimism about the prospect of their future and imagined a new direction for the country.
Rwanda has closed over 5,600 worship centres, mostly churches, citing illegal operations. The closures follow a two-week crackdown, enforcing 2018 laws governing faith-based institutions.
South Sudan’s readiness for December elections is in doubt, with political consultations ongoing. The election is crucial, being the first since independence in 2011, and linked to a peace agreement.
Female fighters in eastern DRC join local militias to combat M23 rebels. The Wazalendo, a coalition of self-defense forces, is at the forefront of the conflict. Women like Byamwungu face harsh realities but continue to fight for survival and peace.
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sentenced 26 individuals, including leaders of armed groups like M23, to death.
On Thursday, Kenyan police used tear gas against protesters in Nairobi demanding President William Ruto's resignation.
The South African government has launched an investigation into allegations that the mother of Miss South Africa 2024 contestant, Chilima Adetshina, may have committed identity theft.
Nigerian security forces have detained 7 Polish citizens, including 6 students and a lecturer, for allegedly displaying Russian flags during protests The Poles were arrested in Kano state, with authorities claiming they were found at the protest site with foreign flags
Connie Chiume, a celebrated South African actress known for her roles in both local television and international blockbusters, has died at the age of 72.
The United States has announced a significant boost in humanitarian aid to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pledging nearly $414 million to address the country's dire humanitarian crisis.
Nigeria's ongoing protests against economic hardship have taken an unexpected turn, raising concerns about potential Russian influence in the West African nation.
Over the past few decades, several African nations have made significant strides in improving healthcare delivery, with some even rivaling global standards.
The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from a $110 million drone base in Agadez, Niger, marking the latest in a series of Western military retreats from the Sahel region.
A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rains in southern Ethiopia's Wolaita area has claimed the lives of at least 13 people, with the number of fatalities likely to increase, a local official reported on Monday.
