Africa

On Tuesday, October 15th, a tragic fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria’s Jigawa state claimed the lives of over 150 people, including children, and left dozens injured. The accident occurred when...

Kenya’s parliament voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after impeachment hearings on Thursday, October 17th. Gachagua, who faced 11 charges, including corruption, ethnic incitement, and undermining the government, denied...

On Tuesday, October 15th, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) reported in a briefing that more than 27 million people in Southern Africa are facing severe hunger due to...

Health officials in Rwanda reported that 11 people had died from the Marburg virus, a highly contagious and deadly hemorrhagic fever. The outbreak has so far resulted in 36 confirmed...

On Monday, September 30th, NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 after battling brain cancer. Renowned for his defensive prowess and signature finger-wagging celebration,...

The Sudanese army launched its most significant offensive in months against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Thursday, September 26th, targeting key areas in the capital Khartoum, Bahri, and...

Egypt delivered a second major shipment of arms to Somalia on Monday, September 23rd, sparking increased tensions with neighboring Ethiopia. The weapons delivery, which included artillery and anti-aircraft guns, is...

Pravin Gordhan, a prominent figure in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle and long-time government minister, passed away at the age of 75 after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, September...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law amid rising concerns from opposition parties like the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA warned that the...