Ukraine pleads for aid after Russian missile volley strikes Kyiv, damages children’s hospital
In a devastating attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, a volley of Russian missiles wounded dozens of people and inflicted...
Month: December 2023
Gaza health crisis escalates as children’s vaccines run out
In a stark revelation, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry declared on Wednesday that its stock of children's vaccines had been depleted,...
Former Sierra Leone president confined to home after questioning
Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has been confined to his residence under house supervision, a move labeled as...
South Africa pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36
The family of award-winning singer Zahara on Tuesday led tributes to the Afro-pop star who has died at the age...
Kenya ‘out of debt distress’, Ruto says
President William Ruto said Tuesday that Kenya was emerging "out of debt distress", touting his economic policies despite public anger...
Libya sends illegal migrants home to Egypt, Nigeria
Libya on Tuesday repatriated nearly 1,000 migrants from Egypt and Nigeria who had been staying in the North African country...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Saving New Yorkers from the Opioid Crisis
A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis...
South Africa miners resurface after underground dispute
Hundreds of South African gold miners who were blockaded underground for more than four days started returning to the surface...
Salif Keita applauds Burkina Faso’s transition leadership
In a resounding display of solidarity, renowned Malian musician Salif Keita visited Burkina Faso to express his support for Captain...
DR Congo’s opposition leader Katumbi, promises to ‘liberate country’
In the final stretch before the Democratic Republic of Congo's upcoming elections, opposition leader Moise Katumbi has intensified his campaign...
Belarus, Equatorial Guinea sign agreements and Minsk seeks allies
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has inked crucial cooperation agreements with Equatorial Guinea during a diplomatic visit to President Teodoro Obiang...
ECOWAS Summit: President Tinubu advocates good governance to counter coups in West Africa
Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to...
President Barrow attends 64th summit of ECOWAS
H.E President Adama Barrow is among his colleagues, Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, attending the 64th Ordinary Summit...
President Barrow arrives Abuja for ECOWAS 64th summit
President Adama Barrow arrived in Abuja on Saturday afternoon to attend the 64th Ordinary session of the ECOWAS Heads of...
EU strikes deal on landmark AI law
EU member states and lawmakers clinched a deal on Friday on how to draft "historic" rules regulating artificial intelligence models...
Nigeria loads first crude at huge new Dangote refinery
Nigeria's huge oil refinery built by Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote received its first crude deliveries, the company said on...
Zimbabwe by-elections start with opposition in turmoil
Zimbabwe started a series of by-elections on Saturday with the opposition in turmoil after being excluded from voting lists. Zimbabwe's...
Dubai Police celebrate community heroes for record-breaking dedication
Dubai Police have bestowed special recognition upon three exceptional community members for their unparalleled devotion to volunteering. Mrs. Aisha Ali...
Burkina Faso celebrates national decoration ceremony 2023, 357 outstanding individuals honored
Captain Ibrahim TRAORE, the President of the Transition and Grand Master of the Burkinabè Orders, bestowed honors upon 357 distinguished...
Egypt’s presidential race: Sisi set for 3rd term amid economic turmoil
In the run-up to Egypt's presidential election, all signs point to a familiar outcome as incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi aims...
Crisis unfolds as rebel miners trap hundreds underground in South African
In a shocking turn of events, a group of rebel miners has barricaded over 400 workers underground in a South...
Zimbabwe’s political landscape shifts as ruling party seizes control in controversial by-elections
In a controversial turn of events, Zimbabwe is set to witness nine crucial by-elections this Saturday where the ruling ZANU-PF...
Ukraine issues urgent power conservation plea as shelling damages front-line power plant
In a dire turn of events, Ukraine faces a winter energy crisis as a power plant near the front line...
Gaza faces devastation as Israeli forces tighten grip amidst rising casualties
LIn the aftermath of a deadly attack by Hamas that ignited a two-month-long war, Israeli forces have intensified their operations...
Zimbabwe ruling party eyes supermajority in votes without opponents
Zimbabwe will hold nine by-elections on Saturday without any main opposition candidates as President Emmerson Mnangagwa cements his control over...
Hundreds held underground in South Africa gold mine protest
Rebel miners blockaded more than 400 workers underground in a South African gold mine Friday while 250 staged their own...
‘National circumstances’ key to COP28 fossil fuel deal: S.Africa minister
Any eventual agreement on a fossil fuel phase-out at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai must take into account "different...
DR Congo’s veteran peace campaigner, Petronille Vaweka
Petronille Vaweka, a tireless peace activist from eastern DR Congo who's now up for a prestigious award, recalls tense exchanges...
DR Congo’s veteran peace campaigner, Petronille Vaweka
Petronille Vaweka, a tireless peace activist from eastern DR Congo who's now up for a prestigious award, recalls tense exchanges...
‘Dance is beautiful’: Kenyan slum reaches for ballet stars
Bravian Mise hits a series of grand jetes -- leaping like a gazelle across the cramped living room -- and...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: NYCHA Residents Make History
Access to safe and affordable housing is one of the keys to prosperity. I understand that just as much as...
Desperation, discontent brew in eastern DR Congo as elections approach amidst escalating insecurity
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) scheduled for December 20, the...
Intense battle engulfs Gaza’s southern city as Israeli forces clash with Hamas militants in 2-month war
Israeli forces confronted Hamas militants in Gaza's second-largest city, Khan Yunis, following a strategic shift in the conflict's focus from...
Ahead of DR Congo vote, people in volatile east feel abandoned
The squalid displacement camps near the city of Goma in eastern DR Congo stand as a testament to the government's...
UNESCO celebrates cultural diversity
In a bid to preserve and celebrate global traditions, UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee is set to review and approve...
Turkey urged to mellow diplomatic tone for EU favor, European envoy warns of growing isolation
Nacho Sanchez Amor, the European Parliament's rapporteur on Turkey, has cautioned that Turkey's increasingly assertive rhetoric in international affairs is...
Activists in NY unite to save historic residence of Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely
New Yorkers Against Injustice (NYAI) has announced a rally in a Landmark poignant display of solidarity and commitment to justice,...
Gambia: Pierre Gomez inaugurates Fajara’s educational jewel, American Corner
The Honourable Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), Hon. Professor Pierre Gomez, took center stage alongside the...
Niger ends 2 EU security missions
In the aftermath of the July coup that ousted elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the military regime in Niger declared the...
UK Home Secretary revives controversial asylum plan during Rwanda visit
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly touched down in Rwanda on Tuesday. The visit aims to reignite discussions surrounding the relocation...
Kenya court suspends privatisation of 11 companies
The High Court in Kenya has temporarily suspended the privatization process of 11 state-owned enterprises, including the national oil and...
Sierra Leone authorities make 43 new arrests following foiled coup attempt
Sierra Leone's government reported on Monday a total of 57 arrests linked to the failed coup on November 26, with...
Science award for young Cameroonian women’s work on herbal medicine
In Cameroon's rural north, very few girls go on to enjoy careers in science. Sabine Adeline Fanta Yadang, a neuroscience...
South Africa misses the Mandela ‘spirit’ 10 years after icon’s death
With murals of his smiling face still covering many buildings, South Africans on Tuesday marked 10 years since the death...
Nigeria army drone strike accidentally kills 85 civilians
A Nigerian army drone strike accidentally killed at least 85 civilians on Sunday in a village in northwest Kaduna State,...
Malian army repels four jihadist attacks in northern regions
The Malian Armed Forces (Fama) announced their successful repulsion of four "terrorist" attacks across northern localities, including the town of...
Libya dismantles illegal gold mining network
Libyan authorities successfully disbanded an illicit gold mining network operating in the southern desert, involving individuals from China, Chad, and...
Tragedy strikes as landslides claim 47 lives in northern Tanzania
Northern Tanzania is grappling with the aftermath of landslides that have claimed the lives of at least 47 individuals and...
South Africa intercepts buses carrying more than 400 unaccompanied children from Zimbabwe
South African officials halted dozens of buses carrying more than 400 young children from Zimbabwe, raising concerns about potential illicit...
President Barrow unveils “Yiriwa programme”, transforms Gambia’s future
In a remarkable move towards fostering national development, President Adama Barrow embarked on a comprehensive monitoring visit to key projects...