Mass displacement in Darfur as Sudan’s paramilitaries take over Zamzam camp
The fighting around the camp and other areas has killed over 300 civilians, including 10 humanitarian workers from Relief International.
16 Apr, 2025
CBEX: Ponzi crypto scheme leaves Nigerians in tears, regrets
Thousands of Nigerians have been caught in the alleged fraud perpetrated by unidentified foreign nationals who worked with Nigerian partners, according to reports.
16 Apr, 2025
Al-Shabaab terror group seizes strategic town in Somalia
Adan Ayabaal town, 245km from Mogadishu, serves as critical logistical hub connecting Hirshabelle state to central Galmudug state, was liberated from terrorists during 2022 military operation
16 Apr, 2025
Kidnapped US pastor Josh Sullivan rescued after South Africa shootout
Josh Sullivan was found “miraculously unharmed” inside a vehicle during a Tuesday night operation, police say.
16 Apr, 2025
UK conference calls for ‘decisive efforts’ to resolve Sudan conflict
Sudan paramilitary leader Hemedti declares rival government
France recalls its ambassador from Algeria as tensions grow
Ant smugglers caught in Kenya with prized insects hidden in test tubes
UN warns of ‘double crisis’ in Congo amid mass displacement
15 Apr, 2025
African Union, European Union discuss Sudan’s war in London
The Sudanese government had slammed the UK’s decision to host an international conference on Sudan without inviting Sudanese authorities to attend.
15 Apr, 2025
Algeria, France tensions mount over expulsion of French officials
Algeria says it declared persona non grata to 12 French officials after an Algerian consular official was arrested in Paris.
15 Apr, 2025
Darfur latest attacks: Death toll rises to more than 300 as Sudan war clocks two years
The UN, which gave the latest death toll, says humanitarian workers were among those killed in the attacks on camps for displaced people.
15 Apr, 2025
Students killed in Tunisia school wall collapse
The incident sparked public anger, with local residents staging protests shortly after the wall collapsed.
15 Apr, 2025
Southern African troops deny staging joint operations with militants in DRC
The M23 rebels had accused the SADC troops of engaging in joint military operations in the eastern city of Goma.
15 Apr, 2025
Nigeria’s Plateau state attack leaves more than 40 dead
The attack lasted nearly two hours, according to residents, and officials say the full number of casualties is yet to be determined.
15 Apr, 2025
Nigeria chess master Tunde Onakoya eyes another Guiness World Record
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya seeks to reclaim his record for the longest chess marathon after it was smashed earlier this month by two Norwegian players.
15 Apr, 2025
Indian navy launches maiden naval drill with 10 African nations
The drill is jointly hosted by the Indian Navy and Tanzanian Navy and is meant to enhance regional cooperation.
15 Apr, 2025
South Africa appoints new special envoy to US after Ebrahim Rasool’s expulsion
Mcebisi Hubert Jonas is a veteran activist and public servant with a distinguished career in South African politics and development.
15 Apr, 2025
South Africa records food poisoning death despite spaza registration order
South Africa has been hit by a series of food poisoning incidents that killed atleast 20 and affected over 400, with a majority of them children.
