Nigeria Gasoline tanker explosion kills 90, injures 50 – Police
More than 90 people have been killed and 50 others injured after a gasoline tanker overturned in Nigeria and sparked…
Nigeria Super Eagles arrive in Abuja, after boycotting AFCON qualifier in Libya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad arrived in Abuja on Tuesday, after boycotting their AFCON qualifier in Libya. The decision came after…
DRC cancels auction of 27 oil blocks
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cancelled the auction of 27 sites earmarked for oil exploration, its government said,…
UN: Southern Africa faces worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño
Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more…
South Africa: Suspected murderer waives bail
A man accused of killing 18 people in mass shootings at two separate homes on the same night in South…
Women entrepreneurs face financing hurdles in agriculture, FAO program offers solutions
Augustina Tufuor, a 30-year-old entrepreneur from Ghana, founded Tropical Snacks to produce all-natural plantain chips. However, despite her success, she…
Saudi Arabia, Egypt strengthen investment ties, urge Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires
Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman attended talks in Cairo on Tuesday with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, where…
Grand Egyptian Museum partially opens to public
A highly anticipated museum housing the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts has opened the doors to some of…
Nigeria set to boycott Afcon 2025 qualifier in Libya
Nigeria will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after their players were left stranded…
New Nile water sharing accord takes effect as Egypt, Sudan protest
Known as the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), the treaty aims to ensure equitable utilization and sustainable management of the world’s…
World Food Forum opens with call to build inclusive agrifood systems
Running under the theme, ‘Good food for all, for today and tomorrow,’ the World Food Forum got underway on Monday…
South African business confidence dips, but post-election trend still positive
South African business confidence dipped in September on lower vehicle and retail sales and a drop in the value of…
Senegal unveils 25-year economic and social development plan
Senegal’s government unveiled a 25-year development plan on Monday that it said would lay the foundations for economic sovereignty through…
Chief Justice Koome names judges to handle DP Gachagua ouster petitions
Kenya’s Chief Justice has set up a team of three judges to review petitions against the impeachment of Deputy President…
Leagues and unions launch complaint against FIFA over calendar
Global players’ union FIFPro teamed up with Europe’s domestic leagues to file a formal complaint against FIFA at the European…
Ukraine denies supplying drones to Mali rebels
Ukraine has denied allegations that it had supplied drones to rebels fighting against the Malian army and Russia-backed mercenaries. It…
Italy transfers first group of asylum seekers to Albania as part of controversial deal
Italy’s interior ministry announced on Monday that it is transferring a first group of migrants to Albania, where Giorgia Meloni’s…
DRC: Félix Tshisekedi announces continued military cooperation with Uganda in fight against ADF
On October 12, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed the continuation of military cooperation between…
Bus crash in Northeastern Egypt kills 12 University students
A bus carrying university students in northeastern Egypt has crashed, killing 12 people and wounding 33, according to the country’s…
Russia and China strengthen defence ties during talks in Beijing
After arriving in Beijing for an official visit on Monday, the Russian Defence Minister said that Russia and China held…