Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Wins African Union Commission Chair Race
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission, defeating former Kenyan…
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Former Mauritian Prime Minister Released on Bail After Money Laundering Arrest
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was released on bail after his arrest Sunday on money laundering charges, officials said.…
South Africa’s HIV patients fear losing treatment due to U.S. aid freeze
At a rural village in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, 19-year-old Nozuko Majola worries whether she can afford the one-hour ride…
WHO Allocates Additional $2 Million for Uganda’s Ebola Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an additional $2 million to support Uganda’s efforts in combating the ongoing Ebola…
Shell Faces Trial Over Alleged Oil Pollution in Nigeria
Shell appeared in court Tuesday over allegations that oil pollution from its operations in Nigeria has deprived thousands of residents…
African Union Leaders Push for Reparations at Addis Ababa Summit
African Union leaders gathered in Addis Ababa are renewing calls for reparations for slavery and colonialism, despite resistance from former…
AI Tool Developed to Predict, Prevent Food Insecurity in Kenya
Researchers from the University of California, with support from Microsoft, are developing an artificial intelligence tool aimed at helping communities…
Namibia’s Founding Father Sam Nujoma Dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, the liberation leader who guided Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its…
Rwanda, Namibia Sign Agreement to Strengthen Correctional Services
The Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) and Namibia Correctional Service have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in rehabilitation, training,…
Uganda Launches Clinical Trial for Sudan Strain Ebola Vaccine
Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners, has initiated the first-ever clinical…
Trump Vows to Cut U.S. Funding to South Africa, Launches Investigation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to cut all U.S. funding to South Africa and launch an investigation into the…
Nigeria Labour Union Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Plans Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a government-approved 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs and announced a nationwide protest for…
France Completes Military Withdrawal From Chad
France has officially handed over its last military base in Chad, marking the end of its defense presence in the…
Uganda Reports First Ebola Death Since 2023 Outbreak
A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, marking the first fatality from the virus since the country’s last outbreak…
ECOWAS Confirms Withdrawal of Sahel Alliance States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) confirmed Wednesday that Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from…
EAC One-Stop Border Posts Cut Crossing Times by 70%, Save $63M Annually
The East African Community (EAC) has saved over $63 million annually and reduced border crossing times by 70% through the…
10-yr-old Nigerian to address World Literacy Summit
Ashezi Akwashiki, a 10-year-old Nigerian author, education advocate, will present at the World Literacy Summit 2025 at Oxford University. Ashezi…
Kenya Heightens Alert Following Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania
Kenya has raised its health alert after neighboring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern…
Princess Anne Unveils Memorial Honoring Black South African WWI Servicemen
Princess Anne unveiled a memorial on Wednesday honoring 1,772 Black South African servicemen who lost their lives in non-combat roles…
Deputy VC of the University of Kigali, Appointed International Trade Adviser by NBCC
The Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has named Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, as…