West-Africa
Sierra Leonean Opposition Politician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
In a move that has sparked widespread outcry, activist and opposition figure Zainab Sheriff was sentenced to four years in…
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Central-Africa
UN Peacekeeping Operations Strained by Funding Cuts, Rising Security Threats
Squeezed by budget shortfalls, shifting battlefields, and emerging security risks, the United Nations peacekeeping mission is buckling under intensifying pressure,…
Central-Africa
Pope Leo XIV condemns Africa’s exploitation during Cameroon visit
On a visit to Cameroon’s troubled northwest, Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful rebuke to foreign profiteers, accusing them of…
East-Africa
Minibus Fire, Explosion on Zimbabwe Highway Kills 18
At least 18 people were killed when a commuter omnibus erupted in flames and exploded on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway, authorities…
West-Africa
Antibiotic Misuse in Liberia Increases Significantly, Raising Health Concerns
A shocking new survey highlights a distressing trend in Liberia: a staggering 90% of women reportedly use antibiotics monthly to…
East-Africa
Malawi opposition leader declares he’s unbroken after high-profile arrest
Malawi’s opposition leader Simplex Chithyola Banda says his arrest marks a “deeply instructive chapter” in his life—one that has tested…
West-Africa
AfDB Increases Co-Financing Commitment at 2026 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank Group is set to convene its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from May…
Southern-Africa
South African MP Malema Gets Five-Year Prison Sentence
Opposition politician Julius Malema has been handed a five-year prison term for firing a rifle into the air during a…
West-Africa
Nigeria Dismisses Terror Charges Against Former Justice Minister
Nigerian officials have formally withdrawn terrorism financing allegations against former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami and his son. Malami, who held…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Appoints Veteran Negotiator Roelf Meyer as U.S. Envoy
Breaking a long-running diplomatic lull, President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United…
Central-Africa
DR Congo violence escalates as Geneva peace talks resume
In a renewed bid to halt a grinding conflict that has ravaged eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, government representatives and…
