An attack on a patrol of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which was headed to Pajut in Jonglei State, has taken the lives of UN peacekeepers and resulted in seven injuries caused by armed men, whose identities remain unknown, ambushing the patrol on August 24, 2026. The UN has criticized this attack and […]
The cedi of Ghana has been experiencing depreciation against the US dollar. Reuters reports that the currency fell to GH¢11.00 per dollar on August 20, down from GH¢10.90 recorded a week earlier. This decline resulted from the fact that the demand for the dollar is exceeding its supply, while at the same time, Bank of […]
The humanitarian situation in Sudan continues deteriorating with the intensified conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) displacing more than 200,000 from Kordofan since late 2025. Attacks on electricity and water infrastructure and increasing fighting have made it hard for thousands of civilians to leave and seek refuge […]
South African rail freight operator Traxtion is spending 3.4 billion rand (equivalent to $210 million) to buy locomotives and freight wagons, as more African nations liberalize state railway networks to allow private companies to operate them. The investment entails the acquisition of 46 locomotives and 920 freight wagons, and Traxtion hopes to benefit from the […]
More bodies have been recovered in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry accident on Sunday, taking the toll to 80, according to the latest figures. This marks a deadly tragedy that occurred after a passenger ferry overturned in rough water, creating one of the worst transportation accidents in the country. The ferry disaster on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba […]
South Africa’s water crisis seems to become even more severe, with ageing infrastructure, lack of funding, water losses, and the malfunctioning of wastewater systems making it difficult for people to access clean water. Thus, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is now urging the government to declare a national disaster. As Commissioner Dr Henk […]
Egypt Heightens Security has been enhanced around Egypt’s ports following an attack on two gas ships in Damietta, increasing fears for the safety of the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The latest attack is one more reason to be concerned about commercial ship sailing and energy routes amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East […]
India and Southern Africa Talks on India’s preferential trade agreement with the five-nation Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have been resumed by India and SACU, ending a 16-year hiatus in their relations. India and SACU, which includes South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini, signed the terms of reference on August 12, 2026, bringing preferential […]
Zimbabwe Lake Kariba ferry disaster: Forty-four people have perished following a ferry capsize on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe after it was reportedly overloaded. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the ferry capsized on the huge lake separating Zimbabwe from Zambia, causing a massive rescue effort and sparking debates regarding ferry passenger safety, ferry loading capacity, […]
Somali Humanitarian crisis is ongoing in Somalia, where drought and massive international funding cuts have left millions of people going hungry. Approximately 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing acute food insecurity, and there has been more than an 80% reduction in funding for the severe acute malnutrition programs, according to humanitarian organizations. This has […]
Democratic Republic of Congo is at yet another bleak phase with its Ebola outbreak, with 4,053 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,850 deaths recorded since the start of the Ebola outbreak in May. With the rapid expansion of the Ebola outbreak fueled by the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus, there is an infection in 53 health zones […]
Chad plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), thereby contributing yet another African nation to a rising discussion about the role of this court in particular and the continent in general. N’Djamena announced its intentions of leaving the ICC on July 27, 2026, stating that the court is ineffective and that it conducts […]
In the latest developments regarding the Ceuta migrant crisis, the Moroccan human rights organization AMDH says that 141 migrants have died in the incident and calls for an independent investigation into how Morocco and Spain handled the incident. According to the AMDH, the authorities have been focused more on securing the border than protecting human […]
The football fraternity in Uganda mourns the passing of SC Villa captain David Owori following a suspected robbery attack in Makindye, Kampala. The 27-year-old defender and midfielder succumbed to injuries sustained during the robbery attack when he resisted theft of his cell phone, among others. David Owori robbery attack, The football fraternity in Uganda, including […]
The Nigerian security services have managed to save 308 kidnapped victims during a massive joint security operation conducted in the forest area of Kainji Lake National Park. Nigeria kidnapping victims rescue, This was said by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be the largest ever single-day rescue operation in the history of Nigeria. The information is […]
Elephant Deaths in Kenya, near Amboseli National Park in Kenya are under investigation by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), which found traces of cyanide in the animals, suggesting that the cause could be pesticide poisoning. KWS believes that the elephants consumed pesticides in the crops on the farms they were feeding from. While there are […]
At least 14 worshippers have been killed after a landslide hit a mountain monastery during an overnight prayer ceremony in northern Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Ethiopia monastery landslide, This happened when a mountain collapsed due to heavy rains and covered people who were attending a prayer ceremony. Local authorities confirm that the rescue missions are over […]
Increasing warming of the African continent places an additional burden on the electric grid because of the old infrastructure, shortage of electricity, and increased risks of blackouts. Extreme Heat Africa Power Crisis, This trend has led to a surge in demand for electricity by cooling systems while at the same time causing utilities to cope […]
There have been changes in fuel prices in Namibia & South Africa this week, depending on your country of residence and type of fuel used. Namibia and South Africa fuel prices, The changes in fuel prices this week, which went into effect on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, reflect the present government policies and dynamics in […]
Thirty-five people have been killed after a drone attack that struck a traditional court session in Sudan’s Darfur region, according to a local rights group. Sudan court drone attack, It is another instance of bloodshed amid Sudan’s ongoing three-year-long civil war. The Emergency Lawyers Group, which records violence committed against civilians in Sudan, reported that […]