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DRC Prison Break Tragedy: 129 Makala Prison Escape…

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have verified that at least 129 inmates perished trying to flee the central Makala jail in the capital, Kinshasa. Monday marked the sad event amid a…

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Joining the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing, South…

Arriving in Beijing early Monday morning, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was slated to attend the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit on September 4th and 5th, 2024. Hosted by China, this important diplomatic…

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Over 7 Million Enrolled as Voter Registration for…

The long-awaited voter registration for the 2024 elections in Cameroon finally came to a close. According to the Director of Elections, registrations closed this Saturday, August 31, at precisely 2:00 PM local time, marking the…

hollard unveils new brand image and expands in africa

Hollard unveils new brand image and expands in…

Willie Lategan, chairman and chief executive of the Hollard Group says : ‘’Hollard has been constantly seeking a better way to do insurance across diverse markets and specialist classes since it was founded in 1980,…

guin people of togo celebrate 361st edition of the sacred stone ceremony during epé ekpé festival

Guin People of Togo Celebrate 361st Edition of…

Every year, thousands of white-clad individuals swarm Glidji, southeast Togo, to take part in the Epé-Ekpé festival—a major Guin cultural and spiritual celebration. The Ekpé-sosso, or stone ceremony, an ancient custom carried down through the…

in northern sudan, catastrophic floods claim many lives and cause thousands of displacement

In Northern Sudan, catastrophic floods claim many lives…

Over the past two days, floodwaters have inundated many towns and villages in northern Sudan, killing scores of people and destroying hundreds of homes. The extreme floods has exacerbated the humanitarian crises already afflicting a…

algerian opposition leader fethi ghares arrested

Algerian opposition leader Fethi Ghares arrested

Fethi Ghares' arrest comes shortly before the presidential elections on 7 September, as President Tebboune prepares to run for a second term. At the same time, the restrictions imposed on Karim Tabbou, another emblematic figure…

Spain builds closer ties to Mauritania in order to handle the migrant flood to Canary Islands

Spain builds closer ties to Mauritania in order…

Aiming at reducing the rising number of migrants traveling the dangerous Atlantic route to the Canary Islands, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez revealed on Tuesday a series of major agreements with the West African country…

released and scheduled to be returned home, polish students detained during nigerian protests

Released and scheduled to be returned home, Polish…

Poland's foreign ministry reported on Wednesday six Polish students and a Warsaw University lecturer who were arrested earlier this month during political demonstrations in Nigeria have been released. Reported to be in good health, the…