Deadly Blasts Rock Northeastern Nigeria as Casualties Mount in Maiduguri
Multiple bomb explosions (at least 3) struck Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria on Monday night, March 16, 2026, leaving scores dead and injured, according to emergency […]
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Ethiopia Floods and Landslides Kill Over 100 in Gamo Zone
At least 102 people have died following floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, according to local authorities. […]
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 […]
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. […]