Police fire tear gas as Nigeria economic hardship protests resume | Protests News
Curfews were ordered across several northern states on Friday after clashes erupted the previous day.Security forces have fired tear gas to break up protests in…
‘Nigerians are tired’: Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs | Protests News
Lagos, Nigeria – Armed with a protest sign, 20-year-old Samuel Adeleke joined a crowd of angry Nigerians gathered in Ikeja, the heart of Nigeria’s commercial…
Photos: Protesters in Nigeria demonstrate over high cost of living | Protests News
Police in Nigeria have used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, and the northern city of Kano as thousands of people in…
The ‘ungoverning’ of Kenya | Opinions
One of the most interesting grammatical elements of Kiswahili, the most widely spoken African language in the world, is that you can always create the…
Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel prices | Protests News
Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.Nigerian troops and police have tightened security in Lagos and…
Guinea court jails ex-military leader Camara for crimes against humanity | Crimes Against Humanity News
Landmark verdict on 2009 massacre ‘sounds toll against impunity’, but military rulers continue to repress opposition and media.A court in Guinea has sentenced former military…
‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria | Women’s Rights
Abuja, Nigeria – When children turn 10, their first double-digit milestone is usually a time of excitement. But not for Elizabeth John, who could only…
Tanzanian youth show solidarity with Palestinians | Gaza
NewsFeedVideo shows Tanzanian youth showing solidarity with Palestinians by raising banners as they jump into the water in Zanzibar. The event was organized by Tanzanian…
Men’s hockey highlights: Team GB draw with South Africa at Paris 2024
Watch highlights as goals from Phillip Roper and Rupert Shipperley help GB secure a 2-2 draw with South Africa in the men's hockey pool stage…
Mali rebels claim major victory over army, Russian mercenaries | Conflict News
Tuareg separatists say they ‘obliterated’ enemy columns and seized a large amount of equipment and weapons.A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition has claimed a major victory…
Horror, grief, trauma in Ethiopia’s Gofa a week after deadly landslides | Environment News
Gofa Zone, Ethiopia – For days, retired teacher Meaza Tadelu has been holding on to hope that his missing wife may still be alive. Barefoot…
Where are the world’s millionaires and how is wealth divided globally? | Business and Economy News
The world has at least 58 million US dollar millionaires, accounting for 1.5 percent of the global adult population, according to the 2024 UBS Global…
Search for hundreds missing after deadly landslides in Ethiopia | Weather News
Search teams were digging at the site of deadly landslides in southern Ethiopia as the death toll rose to 257, according to the United Nations…
South Africa police say 95 Libyans detained at suspected military camp | Military News
Police says Libyans entered country on study visas to train as security guards, but may have received military training.South African police have detained 95 Libyan…
A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties | Politics News
Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday…
U.S. Sanctions 3 People ‘Affiliated With’ ISIS Network In Africa
The United States Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against three individuals accused of being integral to the Islamic State’s financial and operational networks…
Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen | Migration News
Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says.Only four survivors have been located after…
West And Central Africa Sees Progress In HIV Fight, But Challenges Remain — UNAIDS
The annual number of new HIV infections in West and Central Africa fell by 46 per cent between 2010 and 20230, according to the Joint…
Ethiopia landslides death toll rises to 257, could almost double: UN | Weather News
UN humanitarian agency says more than 15,000 people need to be evacuated after deadly landslides hit on Monday.Deaths caused by landslides in Ethiopia have risen…
Why does AI pose a huge energy supply problem? | Technology News
Technology revolution comes with gargantuan power and cooling needs.Artificial intelligence is driving a technological revolution. But feeding it requires more electricity to run its powerful…