Eleven dead, thousands affected as Cyclone Gamane batters Madagascar | Weather News
Houses washed away and roads destroyed after cyclone hits north of the Indian Ocean island. At least 11 people have been killed and hundreds of…
SME Strategies 2024: African Nations on Wings of AI
Mathematically, if African countries had prioritized focusing on high-potential SME sectors of the nations differently and implemented up-skilling exporters and re-skilling initiatives for manufacturers during…
Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza? | Israel War on Gaza News
The United States House of Representatives is reviewing a bill that calls for reassessment of the country’s relationship with South Africa, amid tensions between the…
Senegal opposition candidate Faye won 54 percent in presidential vote | Elections News
The full provisional results are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in the coming days. Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won more than…
Binance executive detained in Nigeria in crypto case escapes custody | Crime News
The Binance executive was detained when he arrived in Nigeria following the crackdown on the company. An executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has escaped custody…
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths to step down due to health reasons | United Nations News
Griffiths has worked as the UN’s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs for three years. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths, who has played a key role in…
Senegal election results: Who is Diomaye Faye, tipped to be next president? | Elections News
Early results from Sunday’s presidential elections in Senegal show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in the lead, prompting his supporters to celebrate on the…
Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election | Elections News
Opposition supporters take to streets in celebration but ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed to determine the winner. Supporters of Senegal’s presidential candidate…
Vote counting under way in Senegal’s delayed presidential election | Elections News
Vote counting is under way in Senegal after a delayed presidential election that many hope will bring change after a turbulent political period that has…
Chad main opposition figures barred as leaders cleared for election | Elections News
The central African country’s presidential election is set to take place in May. Authorities in Chad have cleared 10 candidates for this year’s long-awaited presidential…
Nigerian army rescues 17 students abducted from Sokoto state | Government
NewsFeedChildren who were kidnapped in two separate abductions in northern Nigeria have been freed. On Friday the army rescued one group taken from Sokoto, while…
More than 130 kidnapped Nigerian students released: Government spokesman | Crime News
The kidnapping in Kaduna state on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted a national outcry over security. Nearly…
How a South African village turned an alien tree into superfood coffee | Food
Calvinia, South Africa – It’s 7:30am on a Monday and there’s already a queue of about 40 men, women and children against the wall of…
The tax inspectors competing to be Senegal’s new president | Elections News
Dakar, Senegal – Trust and power seem to converge in the hands of tax inspectors in Senegal, as the country is ready to vote in…
Captured Somali pirates arrive in India to face trial over ship hijacking | Crime News
The 35 men are to be prosecuted for the hijacking of cargo vessel MV Ruen in December when they took the crew hostage. India has…
Uganda’s President Museveni promotes son to army chief | Politics News
After 38 years in power, the veteran leader has no rivals, leading many to believe he is grooming his son for the top job. Uganda’s…
Senegal’s 2024 election: Why does it matter? | Elections News
Senegal is gearing up for elections – something that was far from certain just a month ago. More than seven million people in the West…
Russia’s Engagement in Africa Requires an In-depth Study – Interview
Within the current geopolitical changes, Africa is experiencing sharp disintegration characterized by differences in political systems, economic structures and cultural norms in member countries. Unfortunately,…
Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns | Humanitarian Crises News
The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction. Sudan is suffering one of the worst humanitarian crises…
What you need to know about Senegal’s delayed election | Government
NewsFeedAfter months of political chaos, deadly protests and fears of a president trying to cling to power illegally, Senegal’s delayed election is due to go…