Dam Collapse in Western Kenya Claims 40 Lives, Prompts Nationwide Dam Inspections
The disaster cut off a major road and left a trail of debris, mud, and uprooted trees, severely impacting the local community and transportation.
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Sierra Leone Struggles for Justice in Cases of Sexual Violence Despite New Laws
In Makeni, Assistant Superintendent Abu Bakarr Kanu, who leads the Family Support Unit (FSU), disclosed that they receive about four cases of child sexual assault each week.
Kenyan Schools' Reopening Delayed Due to Deadly Floods
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has announced a delay in the reopening of schools by one week in response to ongoing severe flooding that has resulted in the deaths of more than 80 people. Originally scheduled to resume for the second term on April 29, all schools will now reopen
Burkina Faso Denies Accusations of Massacres in HRW Report
According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the violence has escalated significantly, with over 8,000 fatalities reported in Burkina Faso alone in 2023.
DR Congo Takes Legal Stand Against Apple Over Exploitation of Raw Minerals
According to Bourdon, the notice sent to Apple on Thursday is part of a larger strategy to "moralize the way that raw materials are exploited in this country."
Intense Fighting in Western Sudan Raises Alarms at the United Nations
According to reports, both conflicting parties, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – along with their allied militias – have engaged in indiscriminate attacks, severely impacting civilians.
Marking 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa
Freedom Day is a pivotal national holiday in South Africa, celebrating the first post-apartheid elections held on this day in 1994, which were open to citizens of all races.
Three Western African Countries 'Roll out' Mass Malaria Vaccine
The vaccine will be administered to children aged five months and older in four scheduled doses.
Kenya Airways Claims DR Congo's Army Unlawfully Detained Her Employee Despite Court Order
The airline has expressed frustration, stating that despite numerous attempts to clarify the situation to the military officers, their explanations were disregarded. The detained staff were only allowed a brief visit by Kenyan embassy officials and a team from the airline last Tuesday.
Two World's Giant Media Houses 'BLOCKED' from Reporting News in Burkina Faso
The state-owned news agency, Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB), reported that the BBC and VOA were instructed via telephone to immediately cease rebroadcasting the offending program across all platforms.
Egypt's Fishmongers Cut Prices Amid Nationwide Boycott Over High Costs
The movement, which initially started in the cities of Port Said and Alexandria, has gained momentum under the campaign slogan "Let it rot," as frustrations grow over continuous price hikes affecting nearly all consumer goods.
Many Kenyans Continue to Sacumb to Malaria-Experts say
Efforts to combat the disease traditionally include the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, spraying breeding areas, and promoting prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Rwanda Prepares to Receive UK Migrants Under Controversial Deportation Plan
A refurbished facility, Hope Hostel in Kagugu, an upscale neighborhood of Kigali known for its expatriate community and international schools, has been prepared to house the incoming migrants.
Diplomatic Tensions Soar as U.S. Withdraws Majority of Troops from Chad and Niger
The strategic shift follows the termination of an essential status-of-forces agreement by Niger's ruling junta, which previously permitted U.S. forces to operate within its borders.
Devastating Floods and Landslides Claim 155 Lives in Tanzania Due to El Niño
In a distressing report presented to Tanzania’s parliament, Majaliwa detailed the broader impact of the disaster, noting that approximately 200,000 people and over 51,000 households have been adversely affected.
Madagascar Faces Dual Crisis of Malaria and Malnutrition
The peak of malaria season coincides with the cyclone and rainy season, running from October to May. During this period, access to healthcare becomes critically impaired.