Kenya Follows Nigeria in Issuing Urgent Recall for Contaminated Cough Syrup
The warning was quickly disseminated through Kenya's PPB, which confirmed the presence of the harmful substance through its testing processes.
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Massive Prison Break in Comoros: Dozens Escape from Moroni Prison
Ali Mohamed Djounaid, the islands' public prosecutor, reported the startling incident and expressed concern over the role that security lapses played in facilitating the escape.
Kenyan Police Arrest Seven in Connection with Bomet County Gang Rape Incident
The assault, which occurred last December in Chebanyi village, Bomet County, gained widespread attention after a disturbing video of the incident went viral.
Mali's Military Junta Suspends All Political Activities, Citing "Sterile Discussions"
The suspension follows what Colonel Maiga referred to as "sterile discussions" during a national dialogue attempt earlier this year, which seemingly failed to foster constructive solutions.
Escalating School Robberies in Nelson Mandela Bay Prompt Major Security Overhaul
The most affected areas include KwaZakhele, Zwide, and Motherwell in Gqeberha, which have been designated as crime "hotspots" by the provincial government.
Nigeria Issues Recall for Children's Cough Syrup Due to High Toxicity Levels
Diethylene glycol, known for its use in industrial applications such as antifreeze and as a solvent, has been detected at levels classified as having "an unacceptable high level" of toxicity.
10 Years After Chibok: Nigerian Families Grapple with the Trauma of Continued School Kidnappings
Ten years have passed since the infamous Chibok abduction, where 276 schoolgirls were taken, marking the onset of a new era of fear in Nigeria—nearly 100 of those girls remain missing.
Burkina Faso Suspends Wheat Imports Amid Push for Local Production
The suspension of wheat imports is part of a larger economic strategy to stabilize the local economy by supporting farmers and reducing the outflow of capital for imported goods.
Integration of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Advances in Senegal's Schools
Mouhamed Sall, a student benefiting from this approach, effortlessly communicates with both old and new classmates using sign language, sometimes assisted by interpreters.
Togo Reschedules Elections Amid Constitutional Reform Controversy
Togo's parliament voted in late March to transition the nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system. This move sparked widespread public outcry, prompting the presidency to send the constitutional reform proposal back to parliament for further consideration.
Top Ethiopian Opposition Figure Assassinated in Oromia Region
Local sources, including the Addis Standard, reported that individuals resembling government security forces were seen abducting Urgessa from his hotel room on Tuesday night.
Zambia Uncovers 'Sophisticated' Chinese Cybercrime Syndicate in Major Raid
The operation targeted Golden Top Support Services, a Chinese-run company suspected of orchestrating extensive online fraud schemes.
Thirty Years After Apartheid: South Africa's Failed Housing Promise
With the general election looming in May, housing is surprisingly absent from the top of the agenda for most political parties
Tragic Shipwreck Off Djibouti Claims 38 Migrants, With More Missing
The IOM reported that 22 individuals were rescued in the aftermath of the tragedy, while rescue operations continued for an additional six migrants believed to have been on board.
Morocco's Al Massira Reservoir Shrinks Drastically Amid Prolonged Drought
Professor Brian Thomas, a hydrogeologist who has analyzed these images for NASA, noted significant reductions in the reservoir’s surface area.
Tensions Rise in Togo as MPs Discuss Constitutional Changes with Traditional Chiefs
The discussions aim to address the public's concerns and explain the shift from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system, a change ratified by the parliament on March 25