Ivorian Farmers Boost Rice Production with New Drought-Resistant Variety
vorian farmers, like Francois Kasse Yao, have benefited from a new drought-resistant rice variety that allows for two harvests a year and higher yields.
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Sudan’s Displaced Face New Hardships as Floods Ravage Eastern Kassala Province
Flooding in Sudan's eastern Kassala province has worsened the living conditions for internally displaced people, many of whom fled from Sennar.
Tanzania Faces Backlash Over Forced Maasai Evictions for Conservation
Tanzania is forcibly evicting Indigenous Maasai from their ancestral lands under the guise of conservation and tourism development.
Rights Group Accuses Sudan Paramilitary of Widespread Sexual Violence
An international rights group has accused a paramilitary group in Sudan of widespread sexual violence against women, including rape, gang rape, and forced and child marriage, amidst the ongoing conflict in the war-torn nation.
Death Toll in Ethiopian Landslide Climbs to 257, Expected to Reach 500
The UN reports that landslides in southern Ethiopia have killed 257 people, with the number potentially rising to 500 as rescuers continue to search for bodies and survivors in Kencho Shacha Gozdi.
Ugandan Nonprofit Stages Skits to Combat Widespread Domestic Violence and Empower Victims
A skit about domestic violence by the nonprofit Ourganda in Bundibugyo, Uganda, highlighted the widespread issue, with actors sharing personal experiences of abuse.
Tragedy in Ethiopia: 229 Dead in Devastating Mudslides, PM Calls it a 'Terrible Loss'
Heavy rains in a remote part of Ethiopia triggered mudslides that killed at least 229 people, including many rescuers, in the Kencho Shacha Gozdi district.
Nigeria's Billionare Dangote's Refinery Poised to Hit 550,000 BP OutPut this Year
The refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 bpd and the largest in Africa, has received only five crude cargoes from the state oil firm NNPC instead of the expected 15.
Massive Meth Bust in South Africa: Industrial-Scale Lab Uncovered, Four Arrested
South African police uncovered an industrial-scale meth lab on a farm in Limpopo, arresting four suspects, including two Mexicans. Authorities found chemicals used in meth production, with a street value of 2 billion rand ($109.5m).
Namibian Government Denies Visa Extension for Buganda King Ronald Mutebi II
The Namibian Government denied a visa extension request for King Ronald Mutebi II of Uganda's Buganda Kingdom, who is in Namibia for medical treatment.
Nigeria Eyes Reduction of Pump Prices for Fuel With Local Refining on the Radar
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) announced that one of the two Port Harcourt refineries will begin operations in two weeks, with the other following by the end of the year, positioning Nigeria to become a net exporter of refined oil.
Conflict-Driven Deforestation Devastates Mount Nyiragongo Slopes in DRC
Ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly from the M23 militia insurgency, has led to severe deforestation in the Mount Nyiragongo area and the Virunga National Park, displacing over 1.7 million people.
Malawi Declares End to Devastating Cholera Outbreak
Malawi has officially declared the end of the country's worst cholera outbreak, which began in March 2022 and claimed nearly 2,000 lives.
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.
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.