July 19
Cote d'Ivoire: Heat Wave Worsening Inflation, Precarity
In Ivory Coast, living conditions are becoming increasingly precarious. Fruit and vegetable markets are struck by high inflation. The situation has worsened recently with a drop in… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Kenyan Floods Leave Tourists Stranded At Iconic Maasai Mara
The world-famous wildlife reserve is the latest area of Kenya to be affected by torrential rains that have claimed more than 170 lives and displaced more than 195,000 people across… Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: South African Authorities Turn to Google in Bid to Curb Crime
A spate of attacks on drivers using GPS navigation systems prompted South Africa to ask Google Maps to exclude a notorious crime hotspot. The intervention comes as the authorities… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: At Least 20 Dead After Lake Victoria Boat Capsizes
Police attributed the boat accident to overloading and poor weather conditions. Hundreds of people die in boat accidents on Ugandan lakes every year. Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: German Tourist Shot Dead Near Kruger National Park
Police in South Africa are searching for suspects wanted for the killing of a German tourist who was shot dead while traveling to the world renowned Kruger game reserve. Read more »