Zambia’s president renews calls for Pan-African unity
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has renewed calls for Pan-African unity and inclusive development as the continent marks Africa Freedom Day.
25 May, 2025
DRC eyes US minerals deal ‘by end of June’
Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo are optimistic they can reach a deal with Washington next month to secure US investment in critical minerals.
25 May, 2025
Leak halts production at major Libyan oilfield
Libya’s National Oil Corporation has said that a crude oil pipeline leak has occurred near the western city of Zawiya, forcing an immediate halt in production at the Hamada oil field.
25 May, 2025
Sudan’s cholera crisis worsens as more cases confirmed
Hundreds of new cholera cases have been confirmed in Sudan over the last few weeks, authorities said on Sunday.
25 May, 2025
Nigerian security forces kill at least 21 suspected kidnappers
South Africa police arrest suspect over alleged threat against president
African Union urges permanent ceasefire in Libya after Tripoli clashes
Boko Haram militants on foot kill several in northeast Nigeria
Former DR Congo leader slams justice system after immunity lifted
23 May, 2025
South Africa says Trump ‘twisted’ facts to push ‘white genocide’ claims
Police minister Senzo Mchunu says that facts got twisted to fit a false narrative about crime in South Africa
23 May, 2025
Ugandan activist found dumped at border after arrest in Tanzania
Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire went to Tanzania to show solidarity with opposition leader Tundu Lissu at the latest hearing of his treason trial on Monday.
23 May, 2025
Uganda opposition leader Besigye denied bail despite detention time limit
Under Ugandan law, Kizza Besigye must be released on bail after 180 days if the trial has not started – a deadline which passed this week.
23 May, 2025
Omolara Cole: Couture to stitching stories of unspoken childhood trauma in Nigeria
A Nigerian fashion entrepreneur channels her creativity and conscience into a powerful narrative on childhood trauma, seamlessly weaving advocacy into her life’s purpose.
23 May, 2025
Sudan denies use of chemical weapons in civil war after US issues sanctions
The New York Times reported in January that Sudan’s military had used chemical weapons on at least two occasions in remote areas in its war with the Rapid Support Forces.
23 May, 2025
Fighting corruption in Ghana: President Mahama’s approach
To strengthen his stance on fighting corruption within his government, President John Dramani Mahama launched a code of conduct as a guiding document to regulate the conduct of his appointees.
23 May, 2025
DRC removes former President Kabila’s immunity
Kabila is wanted in the Democratic Republic of Congo for allegedly supporting rebels in the east of the country.
23 May, 2025
Nearly 300 South African gold miners trapped underground
The spokesperson said all workers were safe and accounted for and the company was in the process of providing them food.
23 May, 2025
Trump, Ramaphosa agree to ‘strengthen trade’ after tense White House meeting
Ties between the two nations nosedived since Trump took office in January, later threatening high trade tariffs and expelling the South African ambassador.
23 May, 2025
US sanctions Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use
The US State Department says the sanctions are in response to alleged use of chemical weapons by the government in its war with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
