Africa
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Launches Campaign for Eighth Term Amid Growing Criticism and Economic Struggles
Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday, marking his first campaign rally ahead of Sunday’s presidential election one...
Fuel Crisis Deepens in Bamako as al-Qaeda-Linked Militants Blockade Tanker Routes
Residents of Bamako, Mali’s bustling capital, are grappling with severe fuel shortages as a militant blockade on fuel tankers stretches into its fourth...
Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Colluding with Tigray Rebels in Alleged Plot to Wage War
Tensions are rising again in the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of colluding with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)...
Nigeria’s Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office following mounting allegations that he forged his academic credentials. This...
Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Insurgency Enters Eighth Year as Military-Only Strategy Fails to End Conflict
Eight years after the first attacks erupted in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, the insurgency that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced...
South African Gaza Activists Return Home After Israeli Detention Amid Renewed Calls for Peace
A group of South African activists detained by Israeli forces during the Global Sumud Flotilla mission are set to return home today, marking...
South Africa Extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits Until May 2027, Easing Uncertainty for Thousands of Migrants
In a significant policy shift, South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced an 18-month extension of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs),...
Burkina Faso Arrests Eight Aid Workers on Charges of Spying and Treason, Dutch NGO Denies Allegations
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the arrest of eight employees of a Netherlands-based humanitarian organisation, accusing them of espionage and acts of...
Chad Ends Partnership with Prince Harry-Linked Conservation Charity Over Poaching Failures
The Chadian government has officially terminated its long-standing partnership with African Parks, a conservation organisation whose board includes Prince Harry, accusing it of...
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Zimbabwe’s Disabled Street Traders Caught in the Crossfire of Cash Shortages and Black Market Currency Trade
In the heart of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, a silent but thriving underground economy unfolds daily on crowded street corners and bustling pavements. Here,...
Togolese Footballer Samuel Asamoah Suffers Broken Neck in Tragic On-Field Collision During Chinese League Match
Togolese international midfielder Samuel Asamoah has suffered a devastating neck injury after crashing head-first into a pitch-side advertising board during a domestic league...
