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.
Wealth & Power
Who holds capital and political leverage — and how that power is exercised.
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
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.
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.
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.
Kenyan Government Defends Lavish President Ruto's US Trip
Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura defended the expenditure, stating, "The benefits from this visit far outweigh such a million times," though he did not confirm the exact cost.
Austrian Leader Applauds UK’s Outsourcing of Asylum Proceedings to Rwanda
This statement came during a joint news conference with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, held in Vienna.
Tragic Ferry Accident in Egypt Claims Lives of Nine Women and Children
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed that nine other passengers sustained injuries. Six of the injured received immediate treatment at the site, while three others were transferred to local hospitals for further care.
A Section of Ugandan MPs Desperately Want 'Corrupt' Commissioners Sacked
The concerned MPs allege that Hon. Akampurira Prossy, Hon. Silwanyi Solomon, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, and Hon. Afoyochan Esther have engaged in behavior that undermines the integrity of the Parliamentary Commission