Renewed Violence in Eastern DRC Forces Displaced Civilians to Flee Again
An increase in hostilities between M23 rebels and the Congolese military near Goma has pushed many internally displaced people to flee from Nzulo Camp in […]
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Mali Rebel Group Secures Release of Spanish Hostage “Kidnapped” in Algeria
https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/166fe7e739e96f4317755e1e93452a1f8b9aad5e2b1688b5104e65caa97b3cc4 A Spanish national, Gilbert Navarro, who had been kidnapped in southern Algeria last week, has been released by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a […]
South Africa Honors Lost Black WWI Servicemen with New Memorial
After more than a century of obscurity, 1,772 Black South African servicemen who died during World War I in non-combat support roles have finally received […]
Over 20 Killed in Clashes Between Puntland Forces and Islamic State Militants
Fighting between Puntland security forces and Islamic State (IS) militants in Somalia has resulted in the deaths of over 20 people, with more than 10 […]
FAAPA 8th General Assembly Kicks Off Under ‘Health Sovereignty in Africa’ Theme
The eighth General Assembly of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) kicked off on Wednesday in Salé, Rabat’s twin city, under the theme […]
New Political Pact Tightens Central African Republic’s Alignment with Russia
In a development that reinforces the growing collaboration between Bangui and Moscow, the ruling United Hearts Movement (MCU) in the Central African Republic has signed […]
Tanzania’s Hassan nominated by ruling party as presidential candidate in October polls
Tanzania’s incumbent president Samia Suluhu Hassan has been nominated by the ruling party as its presidential candidate in the East African country’s upcoming general elections […]
Zimbabwe Banks on Future Lithium Price Rebound for Major Mining Project
Despite plummeting lithium prices, Zimbabwe’s state-run Kuvimba Mining House will press ahead with a $270-million- project in partnership with two unnamed Chinese firms, believing that […]
Suspected Illegal Mining Kingpin Escapes Custody with Police Assistance in South Africa
South African authorities revealed Monday that a prominent figure allegedly responsible for illegal gold mining and linked to multiple underground deaths managed to flee police […]
Clash at Ghana Mine Leaves Several Dead as Tensions Erupt in Ashanti Region
Over the week-end, seven people have been killed following a clash with soldiers at a mine in Ghana’s central Ashanti region, according to the Army […]