SA province issues alert over pinkeye outbreak
South African health officials in the KwaZulu-Natal province have issued an alert over the outbreak of pinkeye disease and called…
Mali colonel detained over book accusing army of abuses
A colonel in Mali’s army has been arrested over his recently released book, which contained accusations that the army has…
Third death as Senegal braces for more protests against election delay
A third death was reported in Senegal on Sunday, where people have been protesting against the president’s decision to push…
Egyptian sources say Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Cairo
Shafaq News / Gaza truce talks are due to resume in Cairo on Sunday, two Egyptian security sources said on…
Ethiopia commemorates 128th anniversary of Adwa victory with Pan-African flair
The skies above Addis Ababa glow with an unusual brilliance, as if poised to shed light on a significant chapter…
Qatar; Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two fraternal countries and ways to support and develop them Prime…
Senegal; Civil society, opposition step up protests to break political deadlock
Several hundred people demonstrated in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling on President Macky Sall to set a date…
Ghana activists denounce new bill that makes identifying as LGBTQ+ a crime
Ghana has joined Uganda and Kenya in passing harsh legislation that not only penalises LGBTQ+ people, but also those who…
Chad’s interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president
Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby says he plans to run in this year’s long-awaited presidential race, three days after…
Egyptian, Qatari foreign ministers discuss Gaza cease-fire developments
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed on Saturday with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani efforts to reach…
Cameroonian singer Mr Leo on finding the ‘power of our voice’
Mbolé-pop star Mr Leo’s next musical mission is to break through to English-speaking audiences – and he hopes his new…
Killer whale vs shark: Solo orca eats great white
A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an “astonishing” attack.…
How luxury African fashion has wowed Europe’s catwalks
Laduma Ngxokolo can pinpoint the exact moment he became a man – and how it inspired his unique sense of…
South Africa shooting: Johannesburg student killed by stray bullet
A university student has been killed and another seriously injured by stray bullets as gunmen shot dead two men in…
Zambia declares national emergency over drought
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a national disaster to tackle the prolonged drought affecting the country. Addressing the nation…
Kenyan police to tackle Haiti gang violence
Around 1,000 Kenyan police officers are set to be deployed to Haiti in a bid to combat raging gang violence.…
Moroccan IS fighters sentenced to death in Somalia
A military court in Somalia has sentenced six Islamic State fighters from Morocco to death. The men will be executed…
Ghana’s ECG cuts electricity to parliament over $1.8m debt
The state-run Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) on Thursday cut power supplies to the parliament over a debt of 23m…
Ali Hassan Mwinyi: ‘Mr Permission’ – the man who opened up Tanzania
Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Tanzania’s second president, was fondly known as Mzee Rukhsa – “Mr Permission”. The former leader, who died…
Women in African business take two steps forward, one step back
Women’s involvement in business in Africa has improved but continues to face enormous challenges. Women in Africa are leading the…