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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Monday that a tragic boat sinking off the coast of the Comoros…

The National Mining Company (NMC) inaugurated its new Board of Directors today at Petroleum House in Entebbe, marking a significant…

ECOWAS is set to convene from November 5-8, 2024, in Lomé, Togo, for critical meetings aimed at reforming air transport…

Algerian energy company Sonatrac announced on Sunday that it successfully delivered its first shipment of natural gas to a Czech…

In a collaborative effort to address declining electricity generation capacity at Kariba Dam, Zimbabwe and Zambia have launched feasibility studies…

Darfur’s Minority Groups Face Escalating Ethnic ViolenceA recent United Nations report has highlighted horrific accounts of violence against minority communities…

Tanzania is making strides toward establishing its first niobium production facility, which will play a key role in supporting advanced…

South Africa has announced plans to collaborate with Tanzania on satellite technology projects, with the potential for future joint satellite…

As the United Nations COP29 summit approaches in Azerbaijan, women in Senegal took to the streets of Dakar on Saturday,…

Originally part of Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) was established as an independent protected region in 1959.…

A lightning strike on a makeshift church in Uganda’s Palabek refugee camp has killed 14 and injured 34 others during…

As the Eastern Cohort militia mobilizes in eastern Sudan, tensions surge, particularly with the Beja community calling the force a…

A military helicopter crash in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), claimed the lives of…

An exhibition in Morocco is shedding light on the ancient history of Chellah, an archaeological site near Rabat that showcases…

On Saturday, the UK’s Conservative Party elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, making her the first Black leader of…

Uganda and Mali have formalized a military cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing regional security and countering shared security threats. The…

Twenty-nine minors in Nigeria are facing the possibility of the death penalty after being charged in connection with a protest…

In a ceremony at Mogadishu’s main port, Türkiye delivered four long-range patrol boats to Somalia, marking a significant step toward…

Reports indicate that over 45 people, including Wacale district administrator Nigussie Koru, lost their lives during an armed ambush on…

Nigeria’s hunger crisis is projected to worsen significantly, with over 30 million citizens likely to experience food insecurity next year—a…

Algeria plans to increase its rail network threefold by 2030 to enhance national economic growth and improve regional connectivity. Currently…

Djibouti will host the Third Ministerial Review Conference of the Türkiye-Africa Partnership from November 2-3, 2024. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan…

South African businesses are working to deepen trade and investment ties with Nigeria, a key West African trading partner primarily…

The Alliance for African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has called for increased resource mobilization to support sustainable economic development across…

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified their retaliatory attacks in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah state, leaving at least 18 people dead…

In Khartoum, the deteriorating health crisis has claimed the lives of four children due to severe malnutrition within the last…

Uganda is facing significant debate over the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes dissolving the Uganda Coffee Development Authority…

As African contemporary art continues to attract increasing global interest, a dynamic season of events is set to unfold across…

The Ghanaian retail-tech startup Tendo, founded in 2021 by Felix Manford, Evans Boateng, Derrick Mungai, and Primerose Katena, has acquired…

On Thursday, the Egyptian armed forces firmly denied allegations of involvement in Israeli military operations following reports of a shipment…

In a significant move, Mauritius’s communications regulator announced on Friday that all internet service providers must block access to social…

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has demanded an apology and reparations from Britain for the colonial injustices experienced by Zimbabweans and the…

Mogadishu’s displacement camps are struggling with an intensifying educational crisis, as over 6,000 children from displaced and impoverished families in…

Botswana’s ruling party has suffered a shocking defeat in the recent elections, marking the end of nearly 60 years of…

A significant archaeological discovery has been made in southern Africa, revealing the oldest known mine, estimated to be around 40,000…

Cocoa farmers in Ghana have formally submitted a complaint to the state regulator Cocobod, raising urgent concerns about environmental and…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a Sh78 billion (US$605 million) disbursement to support Kenya in strengthening its fiscal…

On October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi’s assassination shocked the world and profoundly impacted African political movements. This article explores the…

Gold miner Asante Gold has unveiled a $525-million financing package aimed at supporting Ghana’s growth initiatives and addressing its short-term…

In a recent address to parliament, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Ethiopia’s steadfast desire to secure access to the Red…

Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa are expected to emerge as two leading cities in Africa’s tech industry over…

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron concluded a significant three-day state visit to Morocco on October 30,…

South Sudanese authorities have ramped up cholera containment measures following an outbreak in Renk county, Upper Nile state. This region,…

Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel-Latif, announced that starting in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) and programming will…

In response to a significant rise in mpox cases spreading across Africa, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urgently…

On October 27, clashes erupted between Ethiopian government forces and Fano militias across multiple zones in the Amhara region, leading…

Eight miners have died following the collapse of an open-pit copper mine in Chingola, located in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. According…

In a notable series of visits, the heads of both the CIA and MI6 have traveled to East Africa, raising…

In a significant step towards addressing pressing climate and health challenges, President Mnangagwa applauded development partners for their essential contributions…

Gebeya and NVIDIA to Establish AI Developer Talent Cloud in Africa Gebeya and NVIDIA will partner to establish an AI…

South Africa has unveiled an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing tourism, particularly from India and China, with the introduction of…

Rwanda has been selected as one of three Sub-Saharan African countries to receive a share of $22 million aimed at…

In a powerful gathering, young leaders from 47 African nations have made a resolute commitment to reshape the continent’s food…

Africa is projected to generate approximately 3.3 million new jobs in the green economy by 2030, primarily within sectors such…

Akua Donkor, the presidential candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party in the upcoming 2024 elections, has passed away. Her running…

Botswana is holding elections today, October 30, 2024, to determine whether President Mokgweetsi Masisi will secure a second term, with…

The African Penguin, the only penguin species native to Africa, has officially been classified as “critically endangered” by the International…

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Libya when a boat carrying 13 Egyptian migrants to Europe capsized, resulting…

Twenty innovative African technology ventures, including 10 startups and 10 scale-ups, have been chosen to present their ideas at the…

M-KOPA Achieves Success with 5 Million Customers in Kenya According to its 2024 report, the digital financial services company M-KOPA…

The Environmental Eyes and Consultancy Firm (EECAF) has officially called for the creation of a dedicated environmental court in Liberia.…