Was there a massacre after Kenya's anti-tax protests?
Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence.
Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence.
This election is a litmus test of Mauritania’s democracy after its first democratic transfer of power in 2019.
India and South Africa meet in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday - a final guaranteed to end one side's wait for a trophy.
Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.
[Daily Trust] The African Standby Force (ASF), established by the African Union (AU) to implement the continent's right to intervene in situations that require military force, just clocked 20 years.
Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.
[Daily Maverick] In an area you've probably never heard of, the largest movement of land mammals on the planet is under way.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A delegation led by the Executive Director for Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) Jafar Bedru participated in a high-level international conference in Shanghai, China from 27-28 June 2024.
[The Herald] African parliaments have been challenged to use their responsibility in passing national budgets to ensure more resources are channelled towards funding education.
[African Union] June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of London, City of London Corporation, and co-chaired by COP29
[African Union] Aspiration 1 of Africa's continental development blueprint Agenda 2063 emphasizes the critical goal for the continent to achieve prosperity based on inclusive growth and sustainable development. Central to this aspiration is self-financing of Africa's
[New Times] Cameroon's Ulrich Chomche became the first NBA Academy Africa prospect drafted to the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he was Thursday night selected 57th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm.
[ISS] As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict.
[SAnews.gov.za] President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to play in growing the economy and creating jobs.
[Agenzia Fides] Tunis -- More than 88 billion dollars are lost illegally to African countries every year. This was denounced yesterday, June 27, by the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, in his speech at the
[Africa Check] PRESS RELEASE: Ghana to host the 2024 Africa Facts summit
A judge declines to halt the deployment of soldiers to assist police in quelling anti-budget protests.
Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.
[UN News] Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024.
[IPS] Caracas -- A global agreement could levy a small tax on the world's 3,000 richest people, with fortunes in excess of US$ 1 billion, and use the money to fight world hunger, a study by the Brazilian government and the European Union's Tax Observatory has shown.
[New Times] All roads will Friday, June 28, lead to Rubavu District for the July opening 'Long Weekend' disc jockeying extravaganza as renowned Rwandan DJ Marnaud hosts South African counterparts TxC at the much-anticipated show on the shores of Lake Kivu.
[World Bank] What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program?
[World Bank] What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) program?
[The Conversation Africa] The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is "the most dangerous yet", says the World Health Organization. The current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.