West-Africa
U.S. Sanctions Nigerian Companies for Alleged Terrorism Financing
In a significant move to curb terrorism financing, the United States has enacted sanctions against Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, a financier based in…
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Southern-Africa
UN Warns U.S. HIV Funding Cut in South Africa Could Cost Lives
South Africa’s hard-won gains against HIV could be thrown into reverse if the United States follows through on withdrawing support, UNAIDS chief…
Southern-Africa
South African government to spend R600m responding to June 30 protests
With anti-immigrant protests slated for 30 June, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has issued a blunt warning: law enforcement will move swiftly…
Central-Africa
Ebola outbreak leaves more than 130 children orphaned in eastern DR Congo
As Ebola infections in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo climb past 1,000, UNICEF reports a devastating toll on families: more than…
Southern-Africa
Lesotho Opposition Leader Charged With Treason
Lesotho’s political tensions have sharpened after a leading opposition figure was arrested and charged with treason, with prosecutors accusing him of recruiting…
Central-Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Free Healthcare in Ebola-Affected Region
As Ebola cases in the northeastern province of Ituri climb past 1,000, the government has rolled out free healthcare for all illnesses…
North-Africa
African Teams Experience Comebacks and Setbacks in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
This past weekend, several African teams made headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, showcasing a mix of exhilarating…
East-Africa
Women Bear the Brunt of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Conflict
After more than a decade of conflict in Cabo Delgado, women and girls are enduring sexual abuse on a sweeping scale, according…
Southern-Africa
Killings Deepen Fears of Rising Violence Ahead of South African Polls
Two separate attacks — the killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and the death of a Democratic Alliance councillor candidate…
West-Africa
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Establish Unified Cocoa Pricing Policy
In a significant move for the global cocoa industry, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire — two of the foremost cocoa-producing nations — have…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Lower House Backs Extending Presidential Term Limits
In a decisive vote that caps weeks of political sparring, Zimbabwe’s National Assembly has mustered the two-thirds majority needed to advance a…
