Fears of Violent Clashes as Global Police Forces Brace for Eritrea’s Independence Day
President Isaias Afwerki has ruled the country for 33 years without holding a national election, and Eritrea remains the only nation without a constitution.
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Chester Zoo Welcomes Family of Endangered West African Roloway Monkeys
Roloway monkeys, native to countries such as Ivory Coast and Ghana, face severe threats from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and poaching.
Biden Praises Ruto's Leadership During Historic State Visit
The Biden administration has praised Kenya for stepping up in Haiti when so few other countries have agreed to do so
Djibouti Releases Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Malaria
This marks the first time such mosquitoes have been released in East Africa and the second time on the African continent
Deadly Explosion at Tanzanian Sugar Factory Claims Eleven Lives
The explosion took place at approximately 01:00 local time on Thursday (23:00 GMT Wednesday) at a factory operated by Mtibwa Sugar Estates Limited, one of Tanzania's primary sugar manufacturers.
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Accuses Government of Plotting Arrest
This accusation follows Lungu's controversial suggestion of a possible government change before the 2026 elections, a statement perceived by many as a threat.
Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno Sworn in as Chad's President Amid Controversy
Deby, a career soldier, seized power three years ago following the death of his father, Idriss Déby, who had ruled Chad with an iron fist for three decades.
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman's Hat-Trick Leads Atalanta to Europa League Glory
Lookman opened the scoring with two goals in the first 26 minutes and sealed the win with a third, 15 minutes from full-time, becoming only the sixth player to score a hat-trick in a European final, a feat last achieved in 1975.
Egyptians Accused in Deadly Shipwreck Case Released from Greek Jail
The men had been charged with being part of the crew of the Adriana, a severely overcrowded trawler that capsized and sank near Greece last June with an estimated 700 people on board.
Kenyan Mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui Found Dead Near Mt. Everest Summit
According to the Himalayan Times, Kirui exhibited abnormal behavior and refused to return to camp or use supplementary oxygen, as reported by Nawang Sherpa, who was climbing with him. The fate of Nawang Sherpa remains unknown.
Biden and Ruto Forge New Technological Partnership During Historic White House Visit
This visit also marked Kenya's designation as a major non-NATO ally, coinciding with Kenya's preparations to deploy forces to Haiti under a U.N.-led initiative to address the security crisis in the Caribbean country.
Tunisia Imprisons Two Journalists as Press Freedom Concerns Raise
Mourad Zghidi and Borhan Bsaiss, both journalists with IFM radio, were detained this month over political comments made on the radio.
Top Problems for 'Fixing' in South Africa as May 29 Election Heatsup
Business owners like Lezanne Viviers, a fashion industry professional in Johannesburg, have been grappling with persistent electricity cuts since 2007, when state-owned electricity supplier Eskom began implementing scheduled blackouts known as “load shedding.”
Deadly Raid in Northcentral Nigeria Leaves Dozen Dead in Latest Violence
The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region, which have been attributed to ongoing conflicts between nomadic herders and rural farmers over control of water and land resources.
Low Female Participation in Botswana's Upcoming Elections Raises Concerns
This continues a troubling trend from the last general election, where a mere 5% of elected members were women.
Nigerian Army Rescues Hundreds of Hostages from Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest
This rescue operation marks a critical step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Boko Haram's influence in northeastern Nigeria.