Twenty-four hours on a Mediterranean rescue ship – from Mayday to rescue | Features
Mediterranean Sea - An overcrowded wooden boat carrying 126 refugees and migrants drifts in the central Mediterranean. In the cramped space below deck, men huddle…
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS | Military News
The three nations, led by military governments, accused the regional bloc of becoming a threat to member states. Three military-led West African nations have announced…
Could Red Sea attacks push up prices and fuel inflation? | Business and Economy
Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel. Inflation was expected to ease in 2024…
Russia Prioritizing Sustainable Security and Strategic Economic Questions in Sahel-Saharan Region
With geopolitical changes intensifying, Russia is steadily broadening influence by making economic investments, creating informal military bases and selling weapons to African countries. Under memorandum…
Packed Tanzania protests offer hope but reforms remain a distant dream | Protests
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – As thousands of supporters carrying placards stating their demands marched through Dar-es-Salaam on Wednesday, opposition party Chadema deputy chairperson Tunde Lissu declared…
South Africa Invokes Mandela Legacy With Case Against Israel
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessWith an election on the horizon, the country is attempting to reclaim the moral authority it had in the years after apartheidAuthor…
Australia defeats South Africa by eight wickets in first T20
Australia has eased to victory in its series-opening T20 clash with South Africa thanks to some batting class from captain Alyssa Healy.The wicketkeeper-batter was in…
Who is Julia Sebutinde? The judge against all ICJ rulings in Israel’s case | Israel War on Gaza News
The United Nations’ top court ordered Israel on Friday to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in its…
ICJ rules Israel must prevent acts of genocide in Gaza: Key takeaways | Israel War on Gaza News
The International Court of Justice hand down a highly anticipated ruling in South Africa’s case against Israel over genocidal acts in Gaza. The International Court…
Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution | Arts and Culture
Kampala, Uganda – This January, when Bobi Wine learned that the film documenting his 2021 Ugandan presidential bid had been nominated for an Academy Award, he…
Blinken Playing Catch Up with China and Russia in Africa
Anthony J. Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, visited Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola from Jan. 21-26 to strengthen the relationship between the…
Spiritual healers as therapists? Inside South Africa’s mental health crisis | Mental Health
Mindset travels to South Africa to see how traditional healers are providing desperately needed mental health solutions. Across Africa, healers have been part of the…
Thirty people killed in latest herder violence in Nigeria’s Plateau State | Conflict News
Intercommunal violence is common in the state due to tensions over land between nomadic herders and indigenous farmers. At least 30 people have been killed…
Blinken looks to bolster West African security partnerships after setbacks | Armed Groups
Lagos, Nigeria – This week during his visit to the Ivorian capital Abidjan, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken pledged $45m to boost coastal West…
Three Years After AfCFTA Ratification: Should Africans Still Rely On It?
The concept of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was formed during the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Head of the States…
Suspect arrested over South Africa building fire that killed 77 | Crime News
A 29-year-old man told an inquiry of his involvement in starting the fire on August 31, 2023. South African police have arrested a man suspected…
More than 70 dead in artisanal mine collapse in Mali | Mining News
Despite the dangers, small-scale unregulated mines continue to flourish and attract thousands of gold miners. More than 70 people have died in southwest Mali after…
The world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy could save a species | Environment
NewsFeedScientists say the world’s first successful IVF rhino pregnancy could pave the way to saving the critically endangered northern white rhino from extinction.Published On 24…
Blinken hails Ivory Coast fight against armed groups on West Africa tour | News
The US diplomat is on a four-nation tour after months of being occupied by the Middle East crisis. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on…
World Bank and IMF Working Towards Africa’s Sustainable Growth
Recent maneuvers have shown the International Monetary Bank (IMF) and the World Bank are taking fully-fledged advantage of the new economic architecture and the current…