North-Africa
Algeria Mourns Former President Liamine Zeroual Following His Death
Algeria declared three days of national mourning after announcing the death of former president Liamine Zeroual, who died at 84 following a…
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Southern-Africa
Namibia’s President Calls on Flood Victims to Accept Aid, Move to Safety
Visiting the flood-swamped Zambezi region, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged displaced residents to accept government-distributed rice and to cooperate with relocation plans. She…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Officially Enacts Ban on Second-Hand Clothing
In a decisive move to reshape the apparel market, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has enacted a formal ban on importing…
East-Africa
France Revokes South Africa’s Invitation to the G7 Summit
France has revoked South Africa’s invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit, removing Pretoria from the guest list for the high-profile gathering. Paris…
West-Africa
Guinea Army Commander Linked to 2009 Massacre Dies in Custody
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, a pivotal figure convicted for his involvement in the 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea, has died in custody following…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Prioritizes Cultural Identity in National AI Strategy
In a significant move towards enhancing its digital landscape, Burkina Faso is prioritizing local languages in its Artificial Intelligence development strategy, underscoring…
West-Africa
Maiduguri Bombings Highlight Increasing Threats to Nigerian Citizens, Reports HRW
In a call to action, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is pressuring Nigerian officials to prioritize civilian safety in high-risk areas and to…
East-Africa
15 Zimbabweans Killed in Trafficking Scheme Linked to Russia-Ukraine War
At least 15 Zimbabweans have been killed in the Russia-Ukraine war after being deceived into joining foreign militaries, a development officials say…
West-Africa
UN Designates Slave Trade as ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’
In a landmark decision, the United Nations General Assembly has formally acknowledged the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as…
Southern-Africa
South African Police Chief Summoned in Corruption Investigation
South Africa’s top cop, Fannie Masemola, has been summoned to court over a police health-services tender now at the center of a…
East-Africa
Eritrea Returns to AFCON After 18 Years Away
After 18 years away, Eritrea is finally stepping back onto Africa’s biggest football stage, set to “host” Eswatini in a 2027 Africa…
