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UN agency reports 375 deaths in western Sudan landslide Sep 09, 2025

The landslide struck Tarsin, a remote village nestled deep within the rugged mountains of the Jebel Marra region in Darfur.

UAE, Jordan reaffirm support for Palestinian rights Sep 08, 2025

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Jordan's King Abdullah II emphasised the importance of international efforts to achieve a just an...

Rwanda calls Human Rights Watch's count of new graves at military cemetery "disrespectful" Sep 06, 2025

According to the HRW, 1,171 new graves were recorded between 2022 and 2025, the increase coinciding with the M23 armed group's offensive on Goma and B...

Uganda on alert after Ebola outbreak in neighbouring DRC Sep 06, 2025

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that infections could rise further in the new outbreak in the DRC's south-central province of Kasai, th...

Mpox deaths near 2,000 in Africa since 2024 amid recent decline in cases: Africa CDC Sep 05, 2025

Data from the Africa CDC showed that the average weekly confirmed cases fell by 52 per cent, from a peak of 1,441 weekly average cases in May to 695 c...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame urges open skies as Africa aviation summit kicks off Sep 05, 2025

Opening the summit, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that the high cost of air travel remains a barrier to tourism and connectivity across Africa.

South Sudan rules out deportation deal with US on third-country nationals Sep 05, 2025

The third-country nationals deported to South Sudan include two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and one each from Vietnam, Laos, and Mexico.

President Paul Kagame urges open skies as Africa aviation summit kicks off Sep 05, 2025

The summit has drawn representatives from airlines, airports, aviation authorities, and industry professionals from across the continent and beyond.

Egypt, Sudan discuss Ethiopia's Nile dam, affirm shared water security Sep 04, 2025

The two sides affirmed their joint commitment to enhance consultation and coordination, and to work with other Nile Basin Initiative states to restore...

Sudan extends opening of border crossing with Chad for 4 months Sep 03, 2025

The Sudanese government called on countries and humanitarian organisations to provide the necessary aid to citizens and seize the opportunity of the e...

Kenyan children bring Chinese-built railway's story to life through murals Aug 31, 2025

The mural initiative is part of a broader corporate social responsibility programme launched in January by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) an...

'Yiwu Selection' store debuts in Nairobi, bringing Chinese brands closer to Kenyan consumers Aug 30, 2025

Yiwu, a county-level city in east China's Zhejiang Province, is a global hub for consumer goods manufacturing, known for offering products that combin...

South Sudan sees renewed clashes between gov't, opposition forces Aug 29, 2025

Besides, he also disclosed that fighting broke out on Wednesday after their forces prevented two coordinated attacks from the SSPDF in Jamara Saba and...

Sudanese cabinet holds first meeting in Khartoum since onset of civil war Aug 27, 2025

The prime minister recently announced that the government will relocate to Khartoum in the coming months, after previously operating from Port Sudan,...

Global charity warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in South Sudan Aug 23, 2025

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report released in June notes that the overall malnutrition burden among children under five has inc...

Scribbled lines of life - hunger and hope in a Darfur city Aug 19, 2025

The conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, devastating the country's infrastructure, killing tens of thousands, displacing millions, and creating a...

Zanzibar announces general election schedule; early voting to begin October 28 Aug 19, 2025

This marks the second time in Zanzibar's history that early voting will be held one day before the general elections, the first instance occurring in...

One million women, girls in Gaza face mass starvation: UN agency Aug 17, 2025

The remarks came as Gaza-based health authorities reported on Saturday, 11 more deaths, including a child, from famine and malnutrition in the past 24...

31 killed, 13 injured in RSF attack in El Fasher, Western Sudan: volunteer groups Aug 17, 2025

The Sudan Doctors Network, a volunteer group, said in a statement that the RSF conducted a "heinous crime" by "deliberately targeting" the Abu Shouk d...

Ghana holds state funeral for helicopter crash victims Aug 16, 2025

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said at the funeral that the accident is a disaster that has cast a shadow over the heart of Ghana, bringing a...

17 areas of Sudan "at risk of famine": UN spokesman Aug 14, 2025

Some residents in El Fasher are reportedly surviving on animal fodder and food waste, the spokesman said.

South Africa denounces US human rights report Aug 14, 2025

The 21-page report, released by the US government on Wednesday, claims that "the human rights situation in South Africa significantly worsened during...

Namibia condemns Israel's plan to control Gaza City Aug 14, 2025

Penda Naanda, executive director in the ministry, said the ministry welcomes the condemnation of this plan by compassionate members of the internation...

UNICEF says universal birth registration crucial for advancing African children’s rights Aug 11, 2025

UNICEF recommended embedding birth registration into the broader public service ecosystem, including health, education, and social protection, to ensu...

African Union urges members to make bold decisions to transform agricultural sector Aug 09, 2025

Moses Vilakati said issues such as climate shocks, food price volatility, and disrupted value chains are testing the resilience of systems and the res...

16 killed, eight injured in paramilitary forces attack in western Sudan - volunteer groups Aug 09, 2025

The network condemned what it described as "a brutal attack," stating that it constitutes a full-fledged "war crime" and reflects a systematic pattern...

Rwanda to name 40 baby gorillas in September Aug 08, 2025

The 20th edition of Kwita Izina will unfold in the foothills of Volcanoes National Park, in Musanze District, northern Rwanda, and the baby gorillas t...

Iran urges extraordinary OIC meeting on Gaza humanitarian catastrophe Aug 08, 2025

On Tuesday, multiple Israeli media outlets reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to announce plans to fully occupy Gaza.

Norwegian study shows women with more children have lower cancer risk Aug 07, 2025

The research, conducted by the Arctic University of Norway (UiT), found that the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer decreases by approximatel...

Sudanese air force destroys UAE plane carrying Colombian mercenaries: Sudan TV Aug 07, 2025

Citing military sources, the TV reported that the Sudanese air force launched a surprise strike on the runway of Nyala International Airport in South...

DRC refugees begin returning home despite uncertainty ahead Aug 07, 2025

After decades of exile, Congolese refugees cautiously return home -- only to find their villages changed, their land gone. But hope persists amid the...

Namibia launches AI-assisted learning pilot project to reach 2,500 students by 2026 Aug 07, 2025

The project seeks to develop a scalable blueprint for AI-assisted learning in Namibia's public education system by integrating AI tutoring with tradit...

South African researchers warn exotic plants increase risk of urban wildfires Aug 06, 2025

Exotic species that combine large, thin leaves with tall, woody growth and high retention of dry or dead foliage are of particular concern.

US halts Sh64 billion in funding for mRNA vaccine projects Aug 06, 2025

The move signals a broader shift in US federal vaccine development priorities.

Palestine condemns US House speaker's visit to West Bank settlement Aug 05, 2025

Johnson visited a Jewish settlement in the West Bank on Monday. Israeli officials told US media outlet Axios that his visit was "private."

No Palestine 'left to recognise' without two-state solution pathway, Australian FM warns Aug 05, 2025

FM Penny Wong reiterated previous comments from Treasurer Jim Chalmers that it is a matter of "when, not if" Australia will move to formally recognise...

Uganda to host two million refugees by end of 2025 due to escalating crises - UN Aug 05, 2025

Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access public services, but funding shortfalls are drastically impacting aid del...

Ugandan, South Sudanese military leaders hold talks amid border dispute Aug 05, 2025

Uganda and South Sudan have also established a joint working committee to address ongoing tensions in the border area, where confrontations between UP...

South Africa starts radioactive isotopes injection to fight rhino poaching Aug 05, 2025

Last year, about 20 rhinos at a sanctuary were injected with isotopes during early trials that led to the Thursday launch, with tests showing that th...

Scientists discover that tomato is 'mother' of potato Aug 05, 2025

The study showed that the potato originated from an ancient hybridization event between the tomato plant and a potato-like plant about 9 million years...

Starvation, desperation grip Sudan’s El Fasher as war cuts off food, triggers soaring prices Aug 04, 2025

Since May 10, 2024, fierce clashes have engulfed El Fasher, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces and their allies against the Rapid Support Forces.

Namibia’s president calls for reparative justice to address historical injustices against African women Aug 04, 2025

Speaking during the 63rd Pan-African Women's Day celebrations in Windhoek, Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed that such frameworks are essential to confronting t...

Jordan, Egypt, UAE deliver more humanitarian supplies to Gaza Aug 04, 2025

Jordan carried out seven joint airdrop missions over the Gaza Strip, delivering a total of 61 tonnes of humanitarian and food assistance.

Tanzanian president launches Chinese-built commercial, logistics hub Aug 03, 2025

Samia said the EACLC will strengthen Tanzania's commercial ties with markets across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.

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...

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