Top court confirms Gabon military leader Nguema’s presidential win
Brice Oligui Nguema garnered 94.85% of the vote compared to his main challenger, Alain-Claude By-Nze, who won 3.11%, according to the final results.
25 Apr, 2025
Blackout hits Sudan areas after drone attack on major power plant
This incident is the latest in a string of drone attacks on power infrastructure across northern Sudan which authorities have repeatedly blamed on the Rapid Support Forces.
25 Apr, 2025
Malaria crisis: How Africa’s progress is grinding to a halt amid funding cuts
As foreign aid dwindles, Africa’s fight against malaria flounders, leaving millions vulnerable to a preventable disease endemic to the continent.
25 Apr, 2025
Congo, Rwanda to sign peace deal to halt M23 rebels’ advance
Congo has seen a surge in violence after M23 rebels launched a major offensive in January that led to the capture of the two largest cities in the east.
25 Apr, 2025
South African president urges Russia, Ukraine to reach ‘comprehensive ceasefire’
Mozambique declares end to insurgency in gas-rich Cabo Delgado region
West African bloc condemns ‘barbaric’ attack on Benin army posts
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to meet Trump ‘soon’ to resolve strained relations
Kenya, China upgrade ties amid ‘turbulent international situation’
24 Apr, 2025
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy cuts short visit to South Africa after new Russia attack
South Africa, which maintains good relations with Russia, has remained neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict which began in 2022.
24 Apr, 2025
Benin confirms 54 soldiers killed in attacks near border with Niger, Burkina Faso
Government spokesperson dismissed earlier reports suggesting that hundreds were killed.
24 Apr, 2025
Kenya ant smuggling: Belgians, Vietnamese, Kenyan to be sentenced in May
The four suspects pleaded guilty last week after the authorities arrested them in possession of 5,000 queen ants.
24 Apr, 2025
Djibouti gives illegal immigrants one week to leave or face deportation
Many foreigners come to the Horn of Africa country to attempt the perilous journey across the Red Sea in unseaworthy and overcrowded boats.
23 Apr, 2025
Kenya recovers bodies, rescues scores from ‘starvation cult’ church
Police retrieved the two bodies from the premises of St Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Migori County.
22 Apr, 2025
Côte d’Ivoire main opposition leader Thiam struck off electoral list
The judiciary argues that Tidjane Thiam lost Ivorian nationality when he acquired French nationality in 1987.
22 Apr, 2025
Three Sahel states’ exit from Ecowas ‘regrettable’ – Ghanaian president
President John Mahama calls for “greater solidity and understanding for the difficult challenges that confront our brothers in the Sahelian states.”
22 Apr, 2025
Malnutrition worsening in Ethiopia as UN agency halts support to 650,000
More than 10 million people are acutely food insecure across the country, including three million displaced by conflict and climate shocks, the World Food Program says.
22 Apr, 2025
Ghana’s President Mahama suspends country’s chief justice
Three separate petitions had been lodged seeking her removal from office, although the allegations against her have not been publicly disclosed.
22 Apr, 2025
Uganda remembers Pope Francis through nostalgic tribute song
‘Welcome Pope Francis’ was a song released by Bobi Wine to honour the visit of the pontiff in 2015.
