South Africa Government to Outline Readiness Measures for November 2026 Local Elections
The South African Government scheduled a high-level media briefing for October 16, 2026, to explain its preparations for the country's...
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Oman and Lesotho Establish Diplomatic Relations, Opening a New Chapter in Bilateral Cooperation
Oman and Lesotho have established diplomatic relations, creating a formal framework for the two countries to strengthen communication and explore...
Uganda to Host Africa Technology and Intellectual Property Symposium to Advance Digital Trade
Uganda is preparing to host a continental technology and intellectual property gathering aimed at strengthening digital commerce, improving cross-border trade...
Second Suspect Arrested in South Africa Murder Investigation
Gauteng, South Africa: South African authorities have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of Economic Freedom Fighters...
Ebola Crisis in Eastern DR Congo Leaves More Than 1,900 Children Separated From Families
A major humanitarian challenge is unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where more than 1,900 children have reportedly...
Ethiopian Forces Reportedly Regain Control of Mekelle as Tigray Conflict Enters a New Phase
Ethiopia’s long-running security crisis has taken another serious turn after government-aligned forces reportedly regained control of Mekelle, the capital of...
Ethiopia’s Parliament Reappoints Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister Amid Major Political and Security Challenges
Ethiopia has entered a new political phase after Parliament reappointed Abiy Ahmed as prime minister, extending his leadership for another...
Renewed Fighting in Tigray Brings Ethiopia’s Political Stability Under Pressure
Addis Ababa: Renewed clashes in Ethiopia's Tigray region have raised fresh concerns about political stability and the durability of the...
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan Issue Joint Call for Regional Cooperation
Asmara: The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have issued a joint political declaration calling for greater cooperation and...
Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Deepen as Relations Reach a Critical Point
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have entered a difficult phase as political and diplomatic disagreements between the two neighbouring countries...
Ethiopian Forces Retake Key Airport in Tigray as Political Conflict Intensifies
Ethiopian federal forces have regained control of the main airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, marking...
90-Year-Old Rwanda Genocide Survivor Killed in Violent Kigali Attack
A 90-year-old survivor of Rwanda's 1994 genocide has been killed in a violent attack in Kigali, according to a group...
Suspected Boko Haram Attack Kills 15 Civilians in Nigeria’s Borno State
At least 15 civilians have been killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State,...
Gunmen Kill Police and Security Personnel in Southern Ethiopia Attack
Several police officers and security personnel have been killed in a gun attack in southern Ethiopia, according to regional authorities,...
Kenya Highway Crash Leaves 17 Pilgrims Dead in Multi-Vehicle Collision
At least 17 people were killed in a major multi-vehicle crash on the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway in Kenya, with the victims...
UN Investigates Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers in DR Congo
Kinshasa: The United Nations is investigating allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel serving with its peacekeeping mission in...
Kenya’s ODM Prepares for Raila Odinga Anniversary Amid Political Questions
Nairobi: Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is preparing a month-long programme to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of...
Lagos Water Partnership Plan Draws Public Concern as Nigeria Expands Urban Water Services
A proposed public-private partnership for water services in Lagos has triggered renewed public discussion over access, affordability and the future...
South Africa Police Arrest More Than 120 Suspects in West Rand Illegal Mining Operation
South African authorities have intensified action against illegal mining in Gauteng's West Rand, with police reporting more than 120 arrests...
Kenya Launches $16 Billion Lamu Refinery Project Amid Local Land Dispute
Kenya has moved forward with a major oil refinery project in Lamu, with Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and President William...
South Africa’s Johannesburg Mayoral Race Gains Attention as Veteran Politician Enters Contest
A veteran South African politician has entered the race to become Johannesburg’s next mayor, adding a new dimension to the...
Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman Prime Minister
Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as its first woman prime minister, marking a significant change in the country's...
Fighting Intensifies in Ethiopia as Tensions Rise in the Tigray Region
Fresh fighting in northern Ethiopia has raised concerns about a renewed escalation in the Tigray region, where years of conflict...
🇿🇦 South Africa Mass Shootings Leave 27 Dead as Police Hunt Suspects
South African police are continuing a manhunt after two separate mass shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town left at least...
🌍 Africa Launches New Immunisation Strategy as Millions of Children Remain Unvaccinated
September Africa has launched a new Continental Immunisation Strategy for 2026–2030 as countries across the continent face persistent vaccination gaps,...
🌍 Africa Launches New Immunisation Strategy as Millions of Children Remain Unvaccinated
September Africa has launched a new Continental Immunisation Strategy for 2026–2030 as countries across the continent face persistent vaccination gaps,...
African Health Leaders Push AI and Cross-Border Data Sharing for Earlier Epidemic Detection
African health leaders and international partners are calling for stronger cross-border cooperation and responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve...
South Africa Human Settlements Minister to Join Annual Governance Conference
South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, is set to participate in the 25th Annual Conference of the South...
South Africa Faces Renewed Attention on Ebola Response in Central Africa
Johannesburg: South Africa is closely monitoring developments surrounding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as health authorities...
Kenyan Anti-Corruption Agency Arrests Tax Official Over Alleged Bribe
Nairobi: Kenya's anti-corruption authorities have arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority official in Kisumu following allegations that he sought money from...
Six Imams Abducted in Northern Nigeria as Security Concerns Grow
Six Islamic clerics have reportedly been abducted by armed attackers in northern Nigeria, raising fresh concerns over the safety of...
Democratic Republic of Congo: School Fire in Bukavu Kills at Least 24 Students
A devastating fire swept through two schools in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on September 10, killing at least...
Nigeria: Government Moves to Strengthen Gas Investment and Crack Down on Delayed Projects
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its natural-gas sector while putting greater pressure on companies that have...
Egypt: Cairo and India Move to Deepen Industrial Cooperation and Investment
Egypt and India are working to expand industrial cooperation and attract greater Indian investment, with both sides discussing new opportunities...
Nigeria: Regulator Threatens to Revoke Licences of Delayed Gas-Flare Projects
Nigeria is stepping up pressure on investors involved in its gas-flare commercialisation programme, warning that companies could lose their project...
South Africa: Higher Energy Costs Put Pressure on the Economy
South Africa’s economy is facing fresh pressure from the surge in global energy prices linked to the escalating Middle East...
Uganda Steps Up Fight Against Child Trafficking as Rescued Street Children Return Home
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is intensifying efforts to tackle the exploitation of children brought to Kampala for street begging and...
Nigeria Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos and Rescue Kidnap Victim in Rivers
ABUJA — Nigerian police authorities have reported separate breakthroughs against violent crime in Lagos and Rivers states, including the arrest...
Kenya Nurses End 43-Day Strike After Reaching Agreement With Government
NAIROBI — Kenya’s nurses have agreed to return to work after a 43-day nationwide strike, following the signing of a...
Kenya Moves Against Foreign Traders as Government Defends Protection of Small Businesses
Kenya has stepped up its campaign against foreign traders operating in small-scale retail and other informal businesses, opening a new...
