African Conservationists Fight to Save Vultures From Extinction
Long maligned as harbingers of death, vultures are getting a new look from African conservationists who are working to save…
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Gabon’s Oligui Nguema Wins Presidency in Landslide Victory
Gabon’s transitional leader and coup leader Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has secured a landslide victory in the country’s presidential…
Zimbabwe Makes First Compensation Payments to White Farmers Affected by Land Reforms
The Zimbabwean government has made its first compensation payments to white farmers whose land was seized during a controversial land…
Trump Tariffs Threaten 35,000 Citrus Jobs in South Africa, Farmers Warn
New U.S. tariffs set to take effect Wednesday could put 35,000 jobs in South Africa’s citrus industry at risk and…
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Named Interim President of Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede was appointed interim president of Ethiopia’s Tigray region on Tuesday, replacing Getachew Reda amid growing political…
South Sudan Criticizes U.S. Visa Ban, Cites Mistaken Identity
South Sudan on Monday denounced the United States’ decision to revoke all visas for its nationals, calling the move unfair…
Kenya Unveils Plan to Transform Kakuma Refugee Camp Into Self-Reliant City
Kenya has announced an ambitious plan to transform Kakuma, one of Africa’s largest and oldest refugee camps, into a self-sustaining…
Rwanda Mourns Deputy Government Spokesperson Alain Mukuralinda
The Government of Rwanda has confirmed the passing of Deputy Government Spokesperson, Alain Mukuralinda, who died on Thursday, April 3,…
Lassa Fever Kills 118 in Nigeria Since January, Health Officials Say
At least 118 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria since the beginning of the year, the country’s Centre…
Kenya Receives $13.9M Grant from China to Upgrade Hospitals
China has granted Kenya 1.8 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $13.9 million) to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas, officials announced…
Kigali to Host Over 1,000 Global Leaders for AI Summit
More than 1,000 global leaders will gather in Kigali early next month for the Global AI Summit on Africa (GAISAfrica25),…
WFP Cuts Food Rations as Refugee Influx Strains Burundi Operations
A surge in refugees fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has placed severe strain on the…
South Africa’s G20 Sherpa Outlines Priorities at UN General Assembly Briefing
South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Zane Dangor, briefed the United Nations General Assembly plenary on Monday, outlining the country’s key priorities…
Ugandan Judge Convicted of Human Trafficking in UK Court
A Ugandan High Court judge has been convicted of human trafficking and conspiracy to intimidate a victim in a case…
Nigeria Confirms 26 Meningitis Deaths Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Nigerian health officials confirmed Tuesday that a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed at least 26 people since January.…
African Union Rejects Sudan’s Rival Government, Citing Threat to Stability
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has rejected the declaration of a parallel government by Sudan’s Rapid Support…
Ivory Coast Opposition Parties Form Coalition Ahead of Presidential Election
Dozens of opposition parties in Ivory Coast have formed an alliance ahead of the country’s presidential election in October, aiming…
Mali to Partially Lift Suspension on Artisanal Mining Permits
Mali will partially lift its suspension on mining permits starting March 15, the country’s mines ministry announced Friday. The West…
Nissi Ogulu Receives ‘Youth Icon Award’ at Forbes Woman Africa Summit 2025
Nissi Ogulu spoke at the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit 2025, where she addressed an audience of leaders, innovators,…
Rwandan Economist Named UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Rwandan economist Anthony Ngororano as the UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar, the organization’s…