At least 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo
A boat carrying more than 270 passengers has capsized on a river near Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, leaving more than…
Second person dies from mpox in South Africa
A second person has died from mpox in South Africa, the health minister has announced, less than 24 hours after…
Nigeria’s president jokes about fall during ceremony
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba…
Babyface, Usher honored at the Apollo’s 2024 Spring Benefit
He was inducted into The Apollo’s legendary Walk of Fame. Since its opening in 1914 and the introduction of the…
Production starts at Senegal’s first offshore oil project
Production has started at Senegal’s first offshore oil project, the Australian group Woodside Energy said Tuesday, as the country’s new…
Gaza circus performers put smile on faces of Palestinian children
Members of a circus performing group have been looking to bring a temporary smile to the faces of displaced children…
Senegal’s fanciest sheep are destined not for slaughter, but for lives of luxury
As Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, Senegal’s locally bred star sheep have their moment to shine. Ladoum sheep,…
South Sudan hosts first-ever World Cup qualifier match in Juba
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Juda, South Sudan on Tuesday for the inauguration of Juba National Stadium. The 54-year-old…
Nigeria’s president says economic reforms will continue despite hardships
One year after he came to power, Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his economic reforms will continue despite…
Australia skittle Namibia for 72 to reach Super 8s
Australia secured their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they bowled Namibia out for 72 on their…
Malawi announces state funeral and 21 days of mourning for vice president killed in a plane crash
The Malawi government said Wednesday that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he died…
Zuma’S party seeks to halt parliament election of country’s president
South Africa’s third biggest political party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, has filed legal papers seeking to halt the…
Senegal starts producing oil as president promises benefits
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has said profits from the sale of oil and gas will be “well managed” as…
Key Sudanese city could fall to rebels imminently – US
The United States’ envoy to Sudan has warned that el-Fasher, a besieged city in western Darfur, could fall to rebel…
Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on ‘racist film’
A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company’s US resorts, and some Disney followers…
Lavrov holds bilateral talks with BRICS counterparts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held bilateral talks with his counterparts from Brazil, South Africa, Iran, Laos, Thailand and Ethiopia…
Poorly paid doctors and nurses flee Africa for Canada
After training as a nurse, Nevielle Leinyuy spent almost a decade in Cameroon working as a front desk receptionist because…
Women abused in Nigerian military cells after fleeing Boko Haram -Report
Dozens of women and young girls have been unlawfully detained and abused in Nigerian military detention facilities after escaping captivity…
Palestinian DC Chef and Senegalese Eatery in NOLA win James Beard Awards
A Palestinian chef using ancient cooking techniques, a Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans and an upscale Thai restaurant in Oregon…
Uncovering the history of Togo at the Berlin Museum
In the heart of Berlin, a significant effort is underway to reclaim Togo’s cultural heritage. Togolese researcher Dr. Toffa Ohiniko…