Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Over After 42 Days Without New Case
Uganda has declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after 42 days passed without a new case, the country’s…
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Wildfire Near Cape Town Prompts Evacuation of Nearly 200 Households
Nearly 200 households were evacuated from neighborhoods near Table Mountain after a wildfire broke out Friday in Cape Town, authorities…
President Ruto Signs $950M Deal in China, Boosts Kenya–China Ties
Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a $1 billion agreement with China as part of a five-day state visit aimed…
DR Congo, M23 Rebels Agree to Ceasefire
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23rd Movement (AFC/M23) have jointly announced their renewed…
Ghana President Suspends Chief Justice Torkornoo Pending Misconduct Inquiry
President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo following a preliminary investigation that found sufficient…
Mobile Clinics Bring Vital Healthcare to Nigeria’s Market Traders
In the heart of Lagos’ bustling markets, where traders often work from dawn until dusk, one doctor is changing how…
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…
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…