September 06
Kenya: At Least 17 Children Killed After Fire Rips Through Kenyan Primary School
A fire at a primary boarding school in Nyeri County, central Kenya, has killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said on Friday. President William Ruto has… Read more »
September 05
Africa: How Beijing Has Been Recalibrating Its Expanding Influence in Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo to Receive Its First Shipment of Mpox Vaccines
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox outbreak, it to receive its first delivery of vaccines, with 100,000 doses to arrive on Thursday, and a second batch on… Read more »
Africa: China Pledges to Give Africa $51 Bn in Fresh Funding Over Next Three Years
President Xi Jinping has pledged to increase China's support to the African continent with nearly $51 billion in new funding, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a… Read more »
September 04
Africa: Nearly 60% of African Youth Want to Emigrate Because of Corruption
According to a new survey of youth in 16 African nations, nearly 60 percent of them want to leave their countries because of unchecked corruption. Read more »
Africa: China to Seek More Influence in Africa At Crucial Beijing Summit
China is welcoming more than 50 leaders from across Africa as it kicks off its ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. The event aims to bolster China's influence on… Read more »
September 03
Algeria: Few Surprises in Store As Algeria's Presidential Election Nears
The campaign is drawing to a close for Algeria's presidential election this weekend - a poll that incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune is widely predicted to win. Experts say the only… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Dozens Killed During Attempt to Break Out of DR Congo's Largest Prison
At least 129 people were killed as prisoners tried to break out of the Democratic Republic of Congo's largest prison, which is chronically overcrowded. Read more »
September 02
Tunisia: Tunisian Opposition Candidate Arrested Amid 'Dictatorial' Pre-Election Climate
Five weeks from Tunisia's presidential election, police have arrested one of the few opposition candidates authorised to run against President Kais Saied. It comes amid what civil… Read more »
Nigeria: Coach Tells of Pride in Nigeria's Historic Para Badminton Bronze
Nigeria-born Mariam Eniola Bolaji and her Spanish coach were celebrating the athlete's bronze medal success in the para badminton on Tuesday - a first for an African player. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Wins Africa's First Paralympic Medal in Badminton
Nigerian teenager Mariam Eniola Bolaji on Monday became the first player from Africa to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympic or Olympic Games. Read more »
September 01
Zambia: Zambia's Crippling Drought Creates Chance for Solar Power to Shine
With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap. Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Joins the Brics New Development Bank
Algeria has been approved for membership in the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), the country's finance ministry has announced. Read more »
August 30
Namibia: Drought-Stricken Namibia to Cull Elephants, Zebras and Hippos for Meat
Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals to manage pasture and provide meat to people struggling with food shortages caused by a severe drought in southern Africa. Read more »
Niger: Niger and Nigeria Renew Security Cooperation After Post-Coup Fallout
Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement to enhance their security cooperation, despite lingering tensions between the neighbouring West African countries following Niger's coup… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Seeks to Reign in Polluting Illegal Gold Mining Along Mali Border
Senegal has suspended mining activities along the Falémé river, which forms part of its southeastern border with Mali, in a bid to preserve the environment and… Read more »
August 29
Africa: Africa's Nuclear Dreams a Fusion of High Hopes and High Hurdles
Africa's nuclear energy ambitions face significant challenges as experts question whether the continent's infrastructure can support such a leap. Industry leaders from the US and… Read more »
August 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for 50 Defendants After Coup Attempt
Prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for 50 defendants, including three Americans, to face the death penalty over what the army says was a coup attempt in… Read more »
Mauritania: Spain and Mauritania Agree Deals to Stem Flow of Illegal Migrants
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani announced a series of agreements on Wednesday aimed at stemming a surge in migrants… Read more »
August 27
Sudan: Port Sudan Faces Water Crisis After Deadly Dam Collapse
Tens of thousands of homes in eastern Sudan have been destroyed after a dam burst due to weeks of heavy rain, wiping out at least 20 villages. The disaster has claimed at least 30… Read more »
Mauritania: Spanish PM to Visit Mauritania, Senegal to Address Migration Surge
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to Mauritania, Gambia and Senegal Tuesday as part of his focus on curbing migration to the Canary Islands, which have… Read more »
August 26
Africa: Denmark's New Africa Strategy Sees Closure of Embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso
Denmark said Monday it was shutting its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of its new Africa strategy, as military coups have "severely limited the scope for action in the… Read more »
Algeria: Algerian Election Campaign Marked By Social Pledges and Claims of Unfair Play
Algeria's presidential election, set for 7 September, is drawing scrutiny for both the policies at play and a lack of competition. Some 24 million voters will choose from three… Read more »
August 25
Mali: Mali Suspends French News Channel for Two Months
Mali's military-led government has suspended broadcasting by French private news channel LCI on its territory for two months, alleging "false accusations" were made on air against… Read more »
August 24
Sudan: Sudan Talks Close With Progress On Two Safe Aid Routes but Not On Ceasefire
US-led mediators say they have secured guarantees from Sudan's warring parties at talks in Switzerland to improve access for humanitarian aid, but the Sudanese army's absence from… Read more »