Africa News
“South Africa Reports First Fatality Due to mpox Virus”
June 12, 2024
“South Africa Reports First Fatality Due to mpox Virus”
A 37-year-old man has become South Africa’s first recorded death from mpox, a viral infection that has been confirmed in…
Africa’s largest desalination plant launched
June 11, 2024
Africa’s largest desalination plant launched
The Casablanca seawater desalination plant, the largest in Africa, was launched on June 10, 2024, by Crown Prince Moulay El…
Nigerian army illegally detains girls who escape from Boko Haram, says Amnesty International.
June 11, 2024
Nigerian army illegally detains girls who escape from Boko Haram, says Amnesty International.
Amnesty International accused the Nigerian army on Monday of illegally detaining girls and young women who escaped from Boko Haram…
Main Hospital in Sudan’s Al-Fashir City Forced to Close After Attack
June 10, 2024
Main Hospital in Sudan’s Al-Fashir City Forced to Close After Attack
The main hospital in al-Fashir city, Sudan, has been attacked by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and forced out of…
“Niger’s Lifting of Migrant Ban Fails to Spark Influx to Europe”
June 7, 2024
“Niger’s Lifting of Migrant Ban Fails to Spark Influx to Europe”
In Agadez, Niger, a dozen men climbed onto a pickup truck headed for Libya, hoping to reach Europe. This scene…
“Sudanese refugees stranded in Ethiopian forest after attacks”
June 7, 2024
“Sudanese refugees stranded in Ethiopian forest after attacks”
Refugees from Sudan’s civil war who fled to Ethiopia are now stranded in a forest and on roadsides after repeated…
Pit Collapse in Central Nigeria Leaves Many Gold Miners Trapped
June 5, 2024
Pit Collapse in Central Nigeria Leaves Many Gold Miners Trapped
A devastating pit collapse in central Nigeria has left dozens of gold miners trapped underground, with rescue efforts still ongoing.…
“Nigerian Unions Call Off Strike to Negotiate Minimum Wage with Government”
June 4, 2024
“Nigerian Unions Call Off Strike to Negotiate Minimum Wage with Government”
Nigeria’s main labor unions, the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have suspended their indefinite strike…
Egypt’s President Reappoints PM Madbouly
June 4, 2024
Egypt’s President Reappoints PM Madbouly
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly to form a new government . This comes after…
Senegal’s President Faye Says Mali Open to Discussion on ECOWAS Membership
May 31, 2024
Senegal’s President Faye Says Mali Open to Discussion on ECOWAS Membership
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his first official visit to Mali on Thursday, where he met with his Malian…