Kenya – Four individuals have been jailed while police investigate the deaths of 18 elephants in Amboseli, as the lab test results reveal evidence of poisoning. The suspects, who were among the individuals under investigation for being persons of interest, were later released on bail after initial findings suggested a case of poisoning. Police have […]
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 […]
Uganda has approved the deployment of about 1,200 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel to an international stabilisation force in Gaza, placing an African military in the spotlight of a US plan for Gaza’s post-war security. The Ugandan Parliament approved the troops’ deployment on August 6 after the government revealed that the United States had […]
The political path that Sudan may follow in the future seems to change after the Islamist Movement in the country decided to back General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan as the country’s leader for the next phase of the ongoing war and political transition process, according to the leaks revealed by Sudanese political analyst Awab Azzam AlBoshi. […]
A peace road map, designed to help restart peace negotiations and minimize violence, has been drawn up by the Democratic Republic of Congo and the rebel group known as M23. With mistrust, territorial disputes, and regional tensions still existing as obstacles in the peace process, however, there are questions about whether the new road map […]
South Africa’s former two-time world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been shot dead in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, with the killing currently under investigation by the police without any arrests made yet. The South African boxing scene has seen one of its most talented boxers mourned following the shooting death of Zolani Tete, aged […]
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 […]
On August 21, 2026, in north-central Nigeria, gunmen raided the Kpenya mosque located in Niger State during Friday prayers and kidnapped several worshippers. The abduction of worshippers occurred at the Kpenya Mosque situated in the village of Dekara in the local government area of Borgu, when gunmen surrounded the mosque and then kidnapped worshippers and […]
After heavy rains that fell overnight Sunday, the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea, collapsed, killing at least 30 people and leaving many injured. The collapse made a large heap of waste fall off the landfill site onto informal housing structures and dwellings in the vicinity. The accident has highlighted the dangers involved in poor handling […]
The Nigerian currency is stable at about ₦1,345 to one dollar in the official foreign exchange market, but the black market rate of Nigerian naira has held steady at roughly ₦1,390 to ₦1,411 per dollar. The relatively smaller gap between the two rates indicates that the volatility in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is lower than […]
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has emerged victorious in securing a second five-year term, after winning 61.4% of the votes, giving him the mandate to implement an economic development program through investments focusing on copper production and restructuring of debt. The Zambia Electoral Commission has announced the victory of the 64-year-old president on Thursday morning, August […]
The number of dead following the ferry tragedy in northwest Nigeria has risen to 52, with the majority being children, according to Sokoto state officials. The overcrowded boat capsized while ferrying farmers and workers bound for rice farms in Gorau town of the Goronyo Local Government Area. Rescue and recovery teams continued their operation as […]
The Government of Tanzania has unveiled the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) on the Rufiji River, which will contribute to Tanzania’s power generation capacity and accelerate the development of industries in the region. The inauguration ceremony of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project was held on 22 August and presided over by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. […]
News this week of a terrible gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic (CAR), with over 100 confirmed dead. It was one of the worst mining disasters in years in the country. The tragedy occurred in the village of Zamboye, close to the border with Cameroon, at a busy open-pit site where hundreds of […]
Zambia has just finished an election, and instead of the story fading into the background, it has taken a darker turn. Within days of the results being announced, Zambia opposition arrests became international news, with the United Nations human rights chief stepping in to demand answers. Here in South Africa, where memories of our own […]
South African miner Exxaro Resources posted a fall in its half-yearly earnings per share by 20%, in spite of growing coal production and its efforts in the renewable energy sphere. Earnings per share of Exxaro Resources decreased to R13.77 ($0.855) in the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to R17.24 reported in the year […]
The government of Uganda plans to borrow up to €207.77 million, or about $243 million, from Citibank and other foreign financial institutions to develop its road infrastructure in the eastern part of the country. This is even though the government of Uganda is concerned with rising public debt as well as rising cost of servicing […]
Seven people have been reported dead after a helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya. Among the dead were five Americans and the intelligence chief of Ecuador, Michele Sensi-Contugi. The incident occurred on Wednesday at 09:13 local time. The helicopter was said to be heading to Ewaso Nyiro from the Loisaba wildlife conservancy when it […]
Commencement of the presidential race for Nigeria in 2027 has commenced with President Bola Tinubu being challenged by political figures such as Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. The January 16 election is occurring in the context of inflation and economic as well as security challenges facing the most populous country on the continent. More than […]