My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.
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Trump shooting: The plan and the botched security
New evidence tells us how the gunman's plan came together but not why.
Uganda protester sexually assaulted in police cell - lawyer
The police have denied opposition accusations that protesters were sexually abused in custody.
Africa: Africa's Green Economy Could Create More Than 3 Million Direct Jobs By 2030 - Research
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia will see between 30,000 and 130,000 new green jobs by 2030, mainly in energy and power production
Mass killer dies as victims still demand justice
The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.
Six African competitors to watch at Paris 2024
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.
Africa: Don't Trust Home Remedies From Video Mimicking Untrustworthy 'Naturopath' Barbara O'neill
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Short videos circulating on Facebook with "health secrets" for slowing down ageing contain nothing but unreliable home "remedies". What's more, these videos are unusual in that they are not only inaccurate, but also impersonate another untrustworthy
Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer
A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.
How has Niger changed since the coup?
A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen.
Africa: SA Trade Minister Parks Tau Urges Us to Extend Agoa to Help Africa Industrialise
[Daily Maverick] Minister Parks Tau is also holding meetings in Washington with Biden administration officials to try to ensure that South Africa is not dropped from the trade agreement.
Africa: Africa's Largest Rooftop Solar Plant Inaugurated in Tema
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's desire to fast-track its renewable energy rate had a major boost when a 16.82 megawatts rooftop photo voltaic solar plant was inaugurated in Tema yesterday.
Africa: EBC Partners With Joe Dinapoli to Enhance CFD Trading
[Business Day Africa] EBC Financial Group (EBC) recently hosted an event titled "Revolutionising CFD Trading with DiNapoli's Leading Indicators," where they announced a new partnership with renowned trader and author Joe DiNapoli.
Africa: The Human Virome - Why Viruses Could Be As Important for Good Health As Gut Bacteria
[The Conversation Africa] We often hear about the importance of the human microbiome - the vast collection of bacteria and fungi that live on and inside us - when it comes to our health. But there's another, equally important part of this microbial community that remains far
Africa: The Heat Is On - We Must Rise to the Challenge of Rising Temperatures, Urges UN Chief
[UN News] The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.
Africa: Tripartite Agreement Takes Effect After Reaching Ratification Threshold
[Business Day Africa] The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement is set to come into force today, following the attainment of the required ratification threshold.
Africa: African Diaspora to Drive Continent's Development Ambitions
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- As the African diaspora continues its growth, agencies are seeking ways to tap into this vast demographic to help with the continent's development.
West Africa: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in West Africa
[IPS] Nairobi -- Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 116 million people in the African region were living with mental health conditions. A large proportion of mental disorders is caused by depression and anxiety, and these conditions take a significant toll on health
Africa: Who Is Julia Sebutinde, the ICJ Judge Who Says 'No'?
[JusticeInfo.net] In 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has taken three landmark decisions to protect the Palestinian population, including warning Israel against the risk of being accused of genocide. In each of these decisions, alone against all, one judge from
Africa: Russia's Putin, South Africa's Ramaphosa Offer Condolences Following Deadly Southern Ethiopia Landslide
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Several world leaders are offering condolences following a landslide in the Kencho Shacha Gozdi village, Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, on Monday that resulted in over 257 fatalities.
S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp
The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.
How does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?
Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?
Africa: 'We Have to Build Solidarity Across Movements' - Clark on Ending HIV Pandemic #Aids2024
[allAfrica] Munich, Germany -- Diplomacy and foreign policy prescribe health as a critical component that impacts economic prosperity, global development, and security. Policy decisions in these areas directly influence health outcomes and the spread of disease.
Africa: Women Athletes Aim to Beat 17 Olympic Medals Won in Tokyo
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- The 2024 Olympics begin Friday, with more than 10,000 athletes gathering in Paris dreaming of winning gold, silver or bronze. Among them will be dozens of women from African countries, many of whom have overcome major social and economic challenges to
Africa: Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy for Africa
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarly, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts