Drone Explosions Kill UN Aid Worker in Goma Amid Escalating Eastern Congo Conflict
A series of drone explosions struck downtown Goma on Wednesday, killing at least one person, a United Nations aid worker, and heightening tensions in eastern […]
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Ghana’s Oil Refinery Targets Output Increase to 45,000 Barrels Per Day
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery is preparing to expand its production capacity as part of efforts to revitalise operations and strengthen its role in the country’s […]
Kenya floods death toll rises to 42 as heavy rains batter Nairobi
At least 42 people have died in severe flooding across Kenya since Friday, after heavy rains triggered flash floods in several regions, Police said on […]
Somalia’s Parliament Approves New Constitution After Years of Debate
Somalia’s Parliament on Wednesday approved a long-awaited new constitution, bringing to an end years of review and political debate over the country’s governance framework. During […]
South Africa: Six dead, others feared trapped after Johannesburg building collapse
At least six people have been confirmed dead and several others are still believed to be trapped following the collapse of a building on Monday […]
Chapo Pledges Intensified Anti-Corruption Drive Within Frelimo
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that the ruling Frelimo Party will intensify its campaign against corruption, both within its internal structures and across wider […]
Kenya Rolls Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug in Nairobi
Kenya has begun administering the first dose of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug, in a Nairobi informal settlement on Thursday, marking a significant milestone […]
Pope Leo XIV Schedules Landmark Africa Tour
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will embark on a multi-nation African tour in April 2026, visiting Cameroon, Angola, Algeria and Equatorial Guinea. […]
Nigeria Denies Paying Ransom for Release of 230 Abducted Schoolchildren
The Nigerian government has denied claims that it paid ransom to secure the release of about 230 children and staff abducted from a Catholic school […]
Robert Mugabe’s Youngest Son Arrested in South Africa Over Attempted Murder Allegation
Bellarmine Mugabe, the 28-year-old youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder following […]