Why the death of a blogger has put Kenya's police on trial
His widow tells the BBC his last words from a police station in Nairobi were: "I'll see you soon."
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Belgian prosecutor seeks to try ex-diplomat over Lumumba's killing
Etienne Davignon, 92, is accused of involvement in the detention of Patrice Lumumba before he was killed in 1961.
Africa: Not Just Light, but Leadership - Africa's Energy Moment
[Daily News] Tanzania -- I still remember the faint glow of a kerosene lamp in my childhood home. Growing up in rural Kenya, electricity seemed like a distant aspiration.
Africa: Multichoice Loses 1.2m Subscribers but Returns to Profit On Cost Cuts
[Daba Finance] MultiChoice Group reported a net profit of R1.8 billion (over US$100 million) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025 The drop represents an 8% decline, with losses evenly split between South Africa and the rest of the continent In South Africa, households
De Villiers calls for WTC change despite SA victory
South Africa legend AB de Villiers says there is "still work to be done" on the World Test Championship format despite the Proteas' unforgettable victory.
Mali begins building Russian-backed gold refinery
Mali will have a majority stake in the plant asserting its "economic sovereignty", the military leader says.
Africa: Sickle Cell Disease Remains a Challenge in Africa!
[The Point] Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood disorders with symptoms like anaemia and blocked blood vessels. About 80% of the world's sickle cell disease cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of access to comprehensive healthcare in the region adds to
Kenya protesters clash with men wielding clubs
Protesters, angry with the death of a blogger in custody, demand the sacking of a senior policeman.
Africa: UN, Partners Unveil Hyper-Prioritized Aid Appeal Amid 'Cruel Math' of Brutal Funding Cuts
[OCHA] - In the wake of the deepest funding cuts ever to hit the international humanitarian sector, the top United Nations aid official today presented the global "hyper-prioritized" appeal aiming to help 114 million people facing life-threatening needs across the world.
Africa: Why a Jihadist Takeover of a Sahelian Capital Is Unlikely
[ISS] Despite a recent surge in terrorist attacks, the region is more at risk of fragmentation than centralised jihadist rule.
Africa: Ocean Protection Is a Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity
[IPS] Bogota, Colombia -- The services the ocean provides are the backbone of our collective health, wealth and food security, yet today just 2.7% of the ocean has been assessed and deemed to be effectively protected. In failing to establish adequate safeguards, not only are we
Africa: Regaining Progress On Birth Registration Is Critical to Child Protection
[IPS] Sydney -- Registering the birth of a newborn, which is taken for granted in many countries, has profound lifelong repercussions for a child's health, protection, and well-being. But after initially increasing this century, the global birth registration rate has declined
Africa: Weaponizing Food Worsens Starvation
[IPS] Wars, economic shocks, planetary heating and aid cuts have worsened food crises in recent years, with almost 300 million people now threatened by starvation.
Africa: What Impact Could the Iran-Israel Conflict Have On the African Continent?
[RFI] The Middle East is bracing for another protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment on Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several of the country's top generals and nuclear scientists. Iran has responded with strikes on Israel. As the situation
Africa: Africa's Most 'Underrated' Country With Breathtaking Scenery and Iconic Landmark
[New Zimbabwe] <a Href="https -- //www.express.co.uk/latest/africa">Africa's most "underrated" country is home to amazing experiences featuring beautiful scenery and majestic wildlife.
Africa: Sundowns Boss - Surviving 'Group of Death' Would Be 'Huge Achievement'
[CAF] South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns begin their maiden FIFA Club World Cup campaign on Tuesday against Asia's Ulsan Hyundai, with head coach Miguel Cardoso insisting that merely escaping Group F would represent "a huge achievement" for the Pretoria side.
Africa: Esperance Stumble in Club World Cup Opener Against Flamengo
[CAF] Tunisian heavyweights Esperance opened their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Brazilian side Flamengo in Philadelphia on Monday night.
Africa: 'We're One Family' - Ghana's Adubea On Team Unity, Inspiration and Wafcon Goals
[CAF] A key figure for the Black Queens, Princella Adubea is set to take part in another Women's Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana, this time as a leader within a squad that has come of age. The striker reflects on her role as a mentor, the team's evolution, and the influence of
Africa: Second Africa Climate Summit Anticipated to Drive Actionable Climate Solutions
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa underscored that Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), would be instrumental to catalyze solutions for a resilient future.
Africa: G7 Leaders Gather in Canada for Summit Overshadowed By Israel-Iran Crisis, Trade Wars
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Leaders of some of the world's biggest economic powers have gathered in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit, overshadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran as well as U.S. President Donald Trump's unresolved trade war.
Africa: Without Urgent Funding, Global Hunger Hotspots Are Set to Grow, UN Warns
[UN News] Since conflict erupted in Sudan, more than a million people have fled to neighbouring South Sudan, seeking refuge from escalating violence that has displaced 12.4 million people and plunged over half the Sudanese population into food insecurity.
Africa: Cheikh Ibra FAM Releases Stunning Video for 'Xam Xam' From Upcoming Album, Abouna
[Afropop] Xam Xam is the first video released on April 10 by Senegalese Cheikh Ibra Fam, the former Orchestra Baobab singer and instrumentalist, from his upcoming sophomore album, Adouna ("Life"), set for release in October 2025.