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Somalia, Djibouti sign troop deployment deal Jul 31, 2025

The ministry said the agreement outlines the modalities of intervention, reciprocal obligations, and coordination mechanisms, in a spirit of cooperati...

Kenya plans talks with Tanzania over new trade restrictions Jul 31, 2025

Kinyanjui warned that the licensing order appears to criminalise otherwise lawful EAC investments and risks damaging both economies.

UN Women says 1 million women, girls starving in Gaza Jul 29, 2025

Women-led organisations inside Gaza describe how women are boiling discarded food scraps to feed their children, and risking being killed when searchi...

Central African Republic's ruling party nominates incumbent President Touadera as candidate in upcoming elections Jul 27, 2025

In his acceptance speech, Touadera announced the decision to run for a third term in the upcoming December 2025 presidential, legislative and local el...

Sudan's paramilitary-led coalition announces formation of parallel government Jul 27, 2025

RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was selected as President of the Presidential Council, the highest sovereign authority in the new government.

UN-Habitat sub-regional office for southern Africa launched in Botswana Jul 26, 2025

Yang Wenyan, UN resident coordinator in Botswana, noted that the new hub positions UN-Habitat to better serve Southern Africa by functioning as a plat...

Rwanda's new PM, Cabinet members sworn in Jul 26, 2025

Kagame urged them to lead with purpose, accountability, and self-reflection, stressing that no external validation can replace personal dedication to...

Africa CDC warns of widespread drug resistance across Africa Jul 26, 2025

The study, the largest of its kind conducted in Africa, analysed more than 187,000 test results from 205 laboratories between 2016 and 2019 in 14 coun...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame reshuffles cabinet Jul 25, 2025

The reshuffle came just one day after Kagame appointed a new prime minister on Wednesday.

Ethiopian Airlines executive views new Urumqi cargo route as crucial corridor linking Africa-Asia Jul 24, 2025

The airline transports nearly one million tonnes of cargo annually across a global network of over 140 destinations by operating a modern fleet along...

Nigeria issues fresh flood alert to 28 states, capital city Jul 23, 2025

The floods could disrupt over 100 major transportation routes, including vital economic corridors, highlighting increased risk of property damage in l...

Sudan reports 1,307 new cholera cases within one week Jul 23, 2025

According to the ministry, Tawila locality in North Darfur State recorded the highest number of infections with 519 cases, while Bileil locality in So...

WFP warns of potential food aid cut in South Sudan in September Jul 23, 2025

The statement came after the WFP said last week that it urgently required $274 million to maintain support for just the 2.5 million most acutely food...

Health experts, officials convene in Uganda for HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis elimination across Africa Jul 22, 2025

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, represented by Vice President Jessica Alupo, emphasised the importance of unity and innovation in tackling the cont...

Somalia’s intelligence agency warns businesses against funding Al-Shabaab Jul 21, 2025

NISA said it is closely tracking the financial operations and assets of terrorist networks—particularly Al-Shabaab militants who impose illegal levies...

German Chancellor Merz calls Gaza situation "unacceptable" Jul 19, 2025

Merz said that urgently needed humanitarian aid must now reach the people in the Gaza Strip in a secure and humane manner.

Fire destroys over 1,800 houses in Ethiopia's Afar region Jul 19, 2025

Ismail Ali, the district's administrator, told Xinhua over the phone that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, leaving 600 shops, 950 restaura...

Iran rejects US claim of sending military shipment to Yemen Jul 18, 2025

US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday claimed that a military group, known as the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), had seized a "massive"...

French military ends permanent presence in Senegal Jul 18, 2025

French troops have been present in Senegal since the country gained independence in 1960. On Dec. 31, 2024, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye...

Fragile serenity: Displaced Sudanese find momentary refuge in Tawila, North Darfur Jul 17, 2025

About 70 km from El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, the arriving displaced carry stories of resilience intertwined with unending pain.

Kenya vaccinates over 21 million children against typhoid, measles Jul 17, 2025

He said that the typhoid vaccine has achieved 84 per cent national coverage while the measles vaccine reached 81 per cent.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir urges removal of sanctions, arms embargo Jul 16, 2025

South Sudan has been under a United Nations arms embargo since 2018, which prohibits weapons transfers and external military support to the country's...

46 killed, 37 injured in paramilitary attack on village in Western Sudan: volunteer groups Jul 15, 2025

Among the 46 fatalities were five women, and the wounded numbered 37. The group said local residents had to bury the victims in mass graves.

Letter from Mideast: "I fear not death, but dying unseen" - Gaza journalists as witnesses, targets Jul 08, 2025

Photographer Reziq Abdul Jawad, a father of three, moves through war zones with his camera as his only protection, whispering, "I carry my camera like...

How Kiswahili is building a cultural bridge between China, Tanzania Jul 08, 2025

This is especially important in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, where large-scale collaboration between Chinese and Tanzanian professiona...

Iran says death toll from Israeli attacks nears 1,100 Jul 08, 2025

Israel launched a series of major airstrikes on June 13 targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientist...

UN limits fuel stock in Gaza to life-saving efforts, urges Israel to allow fuel in without delay Jul 08, 2025

This latest crisis, the humanitarians said, comes as civilians in Gaza face deadly violence not only from the continuing hostilities but also, reporte...

DRC, M23 rebels to hold new round of talks in Doha - AFC official Jul 04, 2025

On June 27, the DRC and Rwanda signed a landmark peace agreement in the United States, sparking hopes of ending years of armed conflict and humanitari...

Death toll from Israel strike on Gaza cafe rises to 34: sources Jul 01, 2025

Palestinian security officials and eyewitnesses told Xinhua that an Israeli aircraft fired at least one missile at the site.

Mongolia's confirmed measles cases exceeds 10,000 Jun 27, 2025

The majority of new measles infections were among school-age children who had only one shot of the measles vaccine.

M23 rebels kills 17 civilians in eastern DR Congo: military Jun 24, 2025

According to the statement, M23 fighters stormed the village about 6:30 pm local time, killing at least 17 civilians and setting houses on fire.

US to screen social media for all student visa applicants Jun 19, 2025

The screening will apply to both new and returning student visa applicants, and applicants who refuse to set their social media accounts' privacy sett...

Tanzanian PM calls on citizens to reject signs of instability ahead of general elections Jun 18, 2025

He emphasised that the government does not restrict participation in political campaigns or gatherings, but encourages citizens to critically assess w...

At least 29 killed as unseasonal heavy rains devastate DRC capital Kinshasa Jun 16, 2025

Although the country is currently in its dry season, local media quoted meteorological authorities as saying that rainfall reached 90 millimetres.

Iran launches missile attack on Israel as explosions heard over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Jun 13, 2025

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard said it has carried out attacks against "dozens of targets, military centres and airbases" in Israel.

UN chief condemns military escalation in Middle East Jun 13, 2025

Iran's IRIB state TV reported explosions in areas of the capital of Tehran and counties of Natanz, Khondab and Khorramabad. Multiple casualties, inclu...

Three senior Al-Shabaab commanders killed in joint Somali security operation Jun 08, 2025

The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism said those killed included Nuur Abdi Rooble, who was among the most brutal terrorists involved in att...

China's central bank steps up support for small, medium businesses Jun 08, 2025

By the end of April, the outstanding inclusive loans issued to micro and small enterprises reached about 4.77 trillion US dollars, up 11.9 per cent ye...

UN mission welcomes Libya's decision to address security concerns Jun 08, 2025

The Libyan Presidency Council also issued a decision to form another committee responsible for monitoring human rights conditions inside detention cen...

Kenya’s forex reserves hit historic $10.59 billion, buoyed by remittances and strong shilling Jun 07, 2025

The reserves have been on an upward trend since March, when they surpassed the 10-billion-US-dollar mark.

Mpox cases in Ethiopia rise to 18 Jun 06, 2025

Ethiopia reported its first mpox case on May 25 when a 21-day-old infant tested positive in Moyale near the Kenyan border.

Kenya's flower exports to hit Sh110 billion in 2025 amid growing demand Jun 05, 2025

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the flower sector is one of the country's leading sources of foreign exchange earnings, alongsid...

Ethiopian parliament passes Bill banning single-use plastic bags Jun 05, 2025

According to data obtained from the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority, plastic bags constitute 46 per cent of the plastic waste generated b...

US vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire Jun 05, 2025

The draft resolution, tabled by the 10 elected members of the Security Council, won the support of 14 out of the 15 members of the council.

Sudan's warring sides trade blame after five aid workers killed in attack on UN convoy Jun 04, 2025

The convoy, comprising 15 trucks delivering emergency food and nutrition supplies to famine-stricken El Fasher, was struck late Monday in the Al-Koma...

105 Rwandans rescued from human trafficking Jun 03, 2025

The traffickers work with agents using the internet to lure their victims through making bogus promises of lucrative jobs and education scholarships.

Gulf states call for Gaza truce, support Syria at ministerial session Jun 03, 2025

The ministers condemned "attempts to displace the population of the Gaza Strip".

Behind the story of coffee: Africa's struggle against colonialism Jun 01, 2025

Eastern Africa, where Kenya is located, shares an inseparable bond with coffee, while Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is widely hailed as the birthpl...

Tanzanian parliament honours President Samia with special award for exemplary leadership Jun 01, 2025

Samia commended the MPs for their continued commitment to representing the interests of their constituents both within and beyond the parliamentary ch...

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