Ship severely flooded after Houthi attack in Red Sea
The US military says the Greek-owned ship was hit by sea drone launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen.
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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government
This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.
Africa: AfDB, AU, Ifad Advance Ties to Boost Africa's Food Production
[This Day] Dike Onwuamaeze
DR Congo boat disaster kills at least 80
President Felix Tshisekedi says he is "devastated by the tragedy of the shipwreck".
South Africa records first death from mpox
Four more cases are being monitored and traced by the health authorities.
British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport
Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.
Africa: G7 Leaders Can and Must Prevent Manmade Famine
[OCHA] Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
Africa: Mozambique - Journalist Arrested, Others Harassed and Equipment Seized
[IFJ] Journalist Sheila Wilson, a reporter with the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, was violently pushed into a police vehicle sustaining injuries to her head. She was taken to the Fourth Police Station in the capital Maputo, where she was held incommunicado for almost
Nigeria's president jokes about fall during ceremony
Bola Tinubu says he was paying his respects to his ancestors when he fell over boarding a vehicle.
Africa: South Africa's Constitution Charts Our Way
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa recently concluded its seventh democratic general elections, ushering in a new chapter in our democracy, as there was no outright majority winner. While this may in some regards feel like unchartered waters for many South Africans and will require
Africa: Benin Stun Nigeria, Salah Rescues Egypt, Ayew Treble Lifts Ghana
[Namibian] Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday.
Africa: AU Extends Condolences Over Deaths of Malawi's Vice President, Nine Others
[Independent (Kampala)] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Tuesday extended condolences over the deaths of Malawi's vice president and nine others.
Africa: UN War Crimes Tribunals Move Closer to Completion
[UN News] All of the 253 people indicted by UN tribunals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed decades ago in Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia, have now been accounted for, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.
Africa: Over 180 Migrants Dead or Missing in Latest Tragedy Off Yemen, UN Agency Reports
[UN News] At least 49 migrants have been killed, including many women and children, and a further 140 are missing after the boat they were on capsized off the coast of Yemen on Monday, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported.
Senegal starts producing oil as president promises benefits
The West African state is the latest to join the club of oil producers.
Africa: Africa to Supply Minerals to South Korea
[The Herald] African leaders gathering in Seoul on Tuesday agreed to ensure an organised, stable supply of minerals to South Korea, enabling the Asian country new entry to critical raw material for energy transition.
Africa: Multichoice Acquisition - Canal+ Has Big Plans for Africa
[Daily Maverick] Why the filming of revenge thriller Huntington in Cape Town helped encourage French company Canal+'s bid for MultiChoice.
Africa: 'Three Things We Need G7 to Do' - an Open Letter From 49 MPs Across Africa
[African Arguments] A group of parliamentarians from 20 countries across Africa call for debt forgiveness, financial reform, and climate commitments to be met.
Africa: Conclusions of the 2024 Paris Peace Forum Spring Meeting
[Paris Peace Forum] Benguerir, Morocco -- At the Spring Meeting of the Paris Peace Forum , hosted by the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in its Campus in Benguerir, Morocco, global leaders gathered to unveil new global initiatives to tackle two of the world's
Africa: Africa Heats Up for World Cup 2026!
[allAfrica] The race for 2026 World Cup spots is heating up as top African teams battle fiercely across the qualifying groups.
Africa: Lowly Rwanda, Sudan, Comoros Steal World Cup Show in Africa
[Namibian] Rwanda, Sudan and Comoros, all fifth seeds in six-nation 2026 World Cup qualifying groups, were shock table toppers in Africa on Tuesday after matchday four.
Namibia exit World Cup after heavy defeat to Australia
Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.
Africa: Nigeria Intensifies Bid to Host $5bn Africa's First Energy Bank, Meets With APPO Countries' Envoys
[This Day] The federal government last night went a step further in its bid for Africa's first energy bank, meeting with envoys of members of the Africa Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) to convince them on why the facility should be located in Africa's biggest oil
Africa: AFRICOM Denies U.S. Airstrike Killed Cuban Doctors
[VOA] The U.S. military says it was not involved in the reported killing of two Cuban doctors whom the al-Shabab militant group allege died as a result of a U.S. airstrike in Somalia in February.
Africa: Africa's Freeports Should Boost Trade and Foreign Exchange Earnings - but Evidence Is Thin
[The Conversation Africa] The concept of a freeport - an area where normal tax and customs rules don't apply - has existed for centuries. Over time, different terms have emerged. They include export processing zones, free trade zones, special economic zones and industrial free
Africa: Girls Usually Read Better Than Boys. Why This Isn't the Case in Some African Countries
[The Conversation Africa] In most parts of the world, girls outperform boys in reading. Girls are more likely to read at or above the expected level of proficiency for their grade compared to boys.
Africa: African Elephants Address One Another With Name-Like Calls - Similar to Humans
[The Conversation Africa] What's in a name? People use unique names to address each other, but we're one of only a handful of animal species known to do that, including bottlenose dolphins. Finding more animals with names and investigating how they use them can improve
Africa: Turning the Tide - Health Community Turns to UNFCC for Inclusivity
[IPS] Bonn -- There is a rapid realization that climate change is impacting health, which is why the recently adopted World Health Organization's Climate Change and Health Resolution is considered pivotal.
Africa: The G7 Is Right to Put Food At the Heart of Climate Plans. but How Matters
[African Arguments] Policymaking that sidelines farmers in countries like Madagascar, where I am Agriculture Minister, can be as harmful as the climate crisis itself.
Why another coup is so unlikely in Nigeria
As the country marks 25 years of civilian rule it faces an economic crisis that has left many angry.
