Gambia's Parliament Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
Gambia's parliament on Monday rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).
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Car Bomb Kills Five in Mogadishu During Euro 2024 Football Final
A car bomb detonated outside a popular restaurant in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Sunday night, killing five people and injuring 20 others as patrons watched the Euro 2024 football tournament final on television.
Suspected Serial Killer Arrested in Kenya After Bodies Found in Nairobi Quarry
A suspected serial killer, Collins Jumaisi, has been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, after confessing to killing 42 women and dumping their bodies in a quarry.
Rwanda Holds Election With Incumbent Kagame Poised to Land Victory
Polling centers opened at 7 a.m. local time for over nine million eligible voters to cast their ballots for the president and lawmakers. Provisional results are anticipated by July 20.
South Sudan Peace Talks Hit Roadblock Over Controversial Detention Bill
South Sudan peace talks that almost reached completion faced a stumbling block with opposition groups demanding a newly passed bill allowing the detention of people without an arrest warrant scratched out in order to sign a proposed agreement.
JOHN GARANG: The True Story of South Sudan's Founding Father
John Garang, born in 1945 in Bor, Sudan, pursued higher education in the U.S. and actively engaged in politics, leading the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) against the northern Sudanese government.
Senegal to Terminate Multi-Million Dollar Water Purification Contract
Senegal plans to terminate a multi-million dollar water purification project contract awarded to a Saudi Arabian company.
High Atlas Foundation delivers relief for Moroccan earthquake victims
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck central Morocco in September 2023, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting affected communities.
New UK Prime Minister Ditches Rwanda Deportation Plan
peaking on Saturday (Jul. 6), newly elected PM Keir Starmer said the asylum and migration plan that was first signed in 2022 was never effective.
U.S. to Complete Withdrawal from Niger Air Base, Plans Exit from Drone Base
The U.S. is set to complete its withdrawal of forces and equipment from an air base in Niamey, Niger's capital, on Sunday, with a joint ceremony marking the occasion.
Kenyan President Ruto Proposes Spending Cuts and Borrowing to Fill Budget Gap
Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday proposed spending cuts and additional borrowing in roughly equal measure to fill a nearly $2.7 billion budget hole caused by his withdrawal of planned tax hikes in the face of nationwide protests.
Nigerian Government Claims to Have Degraded Extremists Despite Recent Bombings
Despite the attacks, Nigerian authorities maintained that they were not a “setback.” Nigeria’s Defense Chief, Gen. Chris Musa, described the bombings as a sign of desperation by the militants and a one-off event.
China Condemns Attack in Congo, Confirms Death of Citizens
China confirmed on Thursday that at least 6 of its citizens have died and several others are missing following an attack by armed militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Zimbabwean Traditional Healers Embrace TikTok for Spiritual Consultations
Zimbabwean traditional healers, known as sangomas, are increasingly using TikTok to reach clients.
Rising Dangers for African Migrants Heading to Europe, U.N. Report Says
A recent report published by the U.N. refugee and migration agencies and the Mixed Migration Centre reveals that an increasing number of migrants and refugees in Africa are moving northward towards the Mediterranean and Europe.
Gabon Resolves Payment Dispute with World Bank After Viral Leak
Gabon's payment dispute with the World Bank has apparently been resolved. Authorities in the central African nation reported that technical issues made it impossible for the country to meet its commitments by the June 30 deadline.