South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs, over 8 million jobless
South Africa’s unemplyment rate increased by 0.6 percentage points from 32.9% in Q1 2024 to 33.5% in Q2 2024, the…
Tens of thousands evacuated from Russia’s Kursk region amid fighting
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from Russia’s Kursk region on the border with Ukraine. They were forced…
CHADEMA members free after arrests linked to youth gathering
Sevelral leaders from Tanzania’s primary opposition party, CHADEMA, along with hundreds of their supporters, were released on Tuesday following mass…
Moscow meeting: Putin reaffirms support for Palestinian State
Russian President Vladimir Putin received Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow on Tuesday, emphasizing Russia’s backing for the formation…
Nigerian woman summoned for ripping up husband’s passport
The Nigeria Immigration Service has summoned a woman for questioning after she was filmed apparently tearing up her husband’s passport…
Sudan’s economy battered by conflict
The conflict in Sudan has displaced millions and left many in the country grappling with a deteriorating economy. The northeastern…
Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 21
At least 21 people are now known to have died after a landslide at a massive rubbish dump in the…
Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa
Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa…
At least 68 killed in Sudan in heavier than normal rainy season
At least 68 people have been killed during a heavier than usual rainy season in Sudan this year, the interior…
Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer
Zambia will reopen its border with Democratic Republic of Congo after sealing it at the weekend due to protests, blocking…
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged countries to step up their donations in response to the world’s largest displacement…
Zambia to reopen closed border with Democratic Republic of Congo
Zambia will reopen its border with Democratic Republic of Congo after sealing it at the weekend due to protests, blocking…
Tanzanian police release opposition leaders after mass arrests
Several leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA and hundreds of their supporters were released on Tuesday after mass arrests…
DRC says it is in talks with Zambia to quickly reopen closed border
Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunday it had begun talks with Zambia a day after its southern African neighbour…
Rwanda’s President Kagame sworn in to extend lengthy tenure
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was sworn into office on Sunday for a five-year term, after a landslide win in last…
Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21
The death toll from a landslide at a vast garbage dump in Uganda’s capital Kampala has risen to 21, police…
Kenya aviation workers to strike over airport deal with India’s Adani
Kenya’s main aviation union said it would call a strike from next Monday over a proposed deal with an Indian…
Atlanta gala marks 30 years since Whitney Houston’s South Africa visit
Family and friends of Whitney Houston came together in Atlanta for a gala celebrating the singer’s landmark visit to South…
Death toll rises to 21 after landfill site collapses in Uganda’s capital
A vast landfill site in the Ugandan capital has collapsed, killing at least 21 people, the police said on Sunday…
US athlete takes 200m bronze despite positive Covid-19 test
Noah Lyles may have tested positive for Covid-19 last Tuesday, but that didn’t stop him from taking the bronze in…