Airstrike on Displaced Persons Camp in Goma, DR Congo, Kills Nine
The attack has raised serious concerns, with local officials warning that the death toll could increase as many were injured in the blast.
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Tanzania, Kenya to Face Cyclone Hidaya this Month
The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Tanzania's eastern coast later Friday, with significant impacts anticipated for neighboring Kenya, particularly in the coastal city of Mombasa.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma to Attend ANC Disciplinary Hearing
The disciplinary hearing, scheduled for next Tuesday, will address Zuma’s actions, specifically his public endorsement of another party and his registration as a candidate under MK for the forthcoming elections.
South African Aquarium Overwhelmed After Rescuing 500 Baby Sea Turtles Following Storm
Each turtle is estimated to cost around $500 to rehabilitate to full strength before they can be released back into the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean in a few months.
Humanitarian Workers Killed in Attack in South Darfur
The attack occurred on Thursday as the team was returning from Layba, where they had been assessing the humanitarian needs of communities affected by ongoing armed violence.
Tensions Brew as Russian Forces Enter Niger Air Base Housing US Troops
The backdrop to this development is a broader deterioration in US-Russia relations, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has strained interactions between the two powers globally.
Nigerian Army to Court Martial Officers Over Airstrike that Killed 85 Civilians
Major General Buba did not disclose additional details about the court martial proceedings but emphasized the army's commitment to accountability in its operations.
Kenya Appoints First Female Air Force Commander in Historic Move
Alongside Major General Ahmed, President Ruto also announced the appointment of General Charles Kahariri as the new head of the armed forces, filling the vacancy left by the late military chief.
UK Civil Servants' Union Challenges Rwanda Asylum Plan Legality
The union is seeking a High Court ruling on whether directing civil servants to organize flights for asylum seeker removal could place them in a legally precarious situation.
Engineers Develop Longer-Life Batteries to Electrify Communities in Africa
This initiative addresses a critical need, as more than 740 million people globally, including many in off-grid African communities, lack reliable electricity access.
U.S. Military to Resume Talks with Chad on Troop Deployment After Presidential Election
This development follows a recent decision by the U.S. to withdraw most of its approximately 100 troops from Chad after the Chadian government raised legal concerns about their operations.
International Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former CAR President François Bozizé
The warrant was announced by the Special Criminal Court in Bangui, which was established to address war crimes and other violations linked to the country's prolonged conflict since 2003.
Tourists Evacuated from Flooded Maasai Mara as Heavy Rains Pummel Kenya
The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation.
Fuel Shortages Intensify Economic Hardship Across Nigeria
Nigeria, despite being one of Africa's largest crude oil producers, continues to suffer from frequent gasoline shortages. These are often exacerbated by strikes and other supply disruptions.
Botswana Takes Bold Action to Rescue Stranded Hippos by Replenishing Drying River Channels
Moemedi Batshabang, director of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, reported that around 500 hippos are currently trapped due to the lack of water caused by blistering heat.
Amidst Global Uncertainty, Botswana’s Diamond Industry gets a Huge Boost
The diamond industry is currently navigating the complexities introduced by a G7-initiated tracking system, which mandates that all diamonds entering G7 markets pass through Antwerp, Belgium, to verify their origins.