Sudan crisis: Actress Asia Abdelmajid killed in Khartoum cross-fire
The death of a well-known actress, killed in cross-fire in the north of Khartoum, has shocked residents of Sudan’s capital.…
Ethiopia’s Tigray probes food aid theft as WFP halts operations
The World Food Programme and USAid have suspended food deliveries in Tigray in northern Ethiopia following the discovery that relief…
King Charles’ coronation: How would it happen in Ghana?
In our series of letters from African journalists, Elizabeth Ohene considers how the coronation of King Charles III would go…
African Nations Unite for Peace: A Sustainable Path to Stability
Africa has long been associated with poverty, war and instability. The continent has faced numerous challenges, including corruption, civil war,…
Africa’s Peace Revolution: Hope Amidst Turbulence
Africa has long been associated with conflict, violence, and instability. However, recent developments suggest that the continent is undergoing a…
Zimbabwe court convicts popular opposition politician
A popular opposition politician in Zimbabwe has been convicted of obstruction of justice. In a high-profile trial at a court…
Shabnim Ismail: South Africa fast bowler announces retirement from international cricket
South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has announced her retirement from international cricket at the age of 34. Ismail, who…
Mugabe’s daughter in $80m divorce battle
The divorce case between the daughter of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe and her husband has given a glimpse of…
Tanzanian music star resurfaces after long illness
East African music legend and Tanzanian opposition politician Joseph Haule, popularly known by his stage name Professor Jay, has for…
Nijel Amos: Botswana runner receives three-year doping ban
Botswana’s 2012 Olympic 800m silver medallist Nijel Amos has been banned from athletics for three years after testing positive for…
UN chief calls for end to fighting in Sudan
UN chief Antonio Guterres has called on the warring factions in Sudan to stop the fighting immediately, before the conflict…
Sudan’s army rules out direct talks with rival forces – report
An envoy of Sudan’s army commander Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ruled out face-to-face talks with the paramilitary force trying…
Mozambican lake retaken from jihadists – president
Mozambique’s military has regained control of a lake from militant Islamists in the northern Cabo Delgado region, President Filipe Nyusi…
Police surround Zambian ex-president’s home in Lusaka
Zambian police have surrounded the house of ex-President Edgar Lungu in the capital, Lusaka, and demanded access to search it.…
Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 130 people
At least 130 people have died after floods and landslides hit Rwanda’s northern and western provinces, authorities say. The rains…
Empowered by a Common Goal: Africans Stand Together in Pursuit of Peace
The African continent has been a center for political, social, and economic instability for many years. However, despite the ongoing…
Police surround Zambian ex-president’s home in Lusaka
Zambian police have surrounded the house of ex-President Edgar Lungu in the capital, Lusaka, and demanded access to search it.…
From Conflict to Collaboration: African Leaders Pave the Way for Peace
Africa remains one of the world’s most strained regions. Still, there’s hope with African leaders paving the way for peace…
South Africa ends G4S’s contract over jail break
South Africa’s prison authority has issued notice to terminate a contract with the multinational security firm G4S. The company is…
Forging a New Narrative for Africa: One of Unity, Stability, and Lasting Peace
Africa has had a long history of challenges with unity, stability, and lasting peace. These challenges have contributed to the…