Seychelles under a state of emergency after explosion and flooding | Floods News
NewsFeedA blast at an explosives depot in the Seychelles prompted the president to declare a state of emergency for the country’s main island, Mahe. The…
‘Where is our future’: Uganda declares war on used clothing | Business and Economy
For nearly three decades, the chaotic, overcrowded Owino secondhand market in Uganda’s capital has been the cornerstone of Hadija Nakimuli’s life, helping the widowed shopkeeper…
Piloting CBDC for Social Assistance Distribution: Opening the Door to Bureaucratic Reforms
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha in collaboration with Dr. Pinki Rani* Corruption in developing countries, particularly in the African continent, has indeed posed a significant obstacle to economic…
UK publishes emergency bill to allow deportation plan to Rwanda | Migration News
The ‘Safety of Rwanda Bill’ aims to enable the government’s flagship Rwanda policy to go ahead despite the United Kingdom’s top court finding it unlawful.…
‘We are resilient’: Mauritius slowly consolidates ecotourism gains | Environment
Île d’Ambre, Mauritius – It is said to be the place where the last dodo was sighted. Yet, today, Île d’Ambre, an islet off the…
First survivor pulled out of Zambia landslide as rescue mission continues | Mining News
Zambian authorities have said the yet to be identified survivor is being treated in hospital. Rescue workers in Zambia have pulled out the first survivor…
Heavy rains and landslides kill at least 65 in Tanzania | Floods News
At least 65 people have been killed in landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in northern Tanzania, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Tuesday,…
Mistaken drone attack in Nigeria kills dozens | Drone Strikes News
NewsFeedNigeria’s president has ordered an investigation into a military drone strike that killed at least 85 people who were celebrating the Muslim holiday of Maulud.…
Unease, uncertainty for displaced people in DR Congo ahead of Dec 20 vote | Elections
Nearly seven million people are currently displaced in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where renewed conflict with rebels from the March 23rd Movement…
Working at a giant snail’s pace a boon for Ivorian farmers | Business and Economy
They may weigh a maximum of 500 grammes (one pound) and only grow to 10 centimetres (four inches), but the farming of giant snails is…
A way of saying ‘we shall overcome’: Playing football on Robben Island | Football
Cape Town, South Africa – One morning in December 1967, prison warders strode into Robben Island’s Cell Block 4 with a football and randomly chose…
Usefulness of Russian Language Still Blurry for African Learners
Russian language study is hitting magnificent roadblocks in Africa. For these several years after Soviet’s collapse, Moscow has been stepping up efforts to strengthen Russian…
Floods, landslides kill dozens in northern Tanzania | Climate Crisis News
East Africa has been hit for weeks by torrential rain and flooding linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon. At least 47 people have been…
Five grassroots climate justice movements COP28 could learn from | Climate Crisis News
From kings to presidents, CEOs to non-profit bosses, many of the world’s most influential individuals have gathered in Dubai for COP28, the latest edition of…
Guinea-Bissau president says this week’s violence was ‘attempted coup’ | Politics News
Clashes between two army factions broke out on Thursday night after two government officials were freed from custody. Gunfire and clashes that erupted in the…
Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A torrent of pollution-slashing pledges from governments and major oil companies sparked cries of “greenwashing” on Saturday, even before world…
Refugee footballers in Zambia fight for place in top league | Refugees
NewsFeedA football team from a refugee settlement in Zambia is fighting for promotion to the country’s top division, and fans from the local community are…
The Plight of Christian Communities in Africa: A Tale of Persecution and Hope
Across the African continent, Christian communities have faced profound challenges and persecution in recent years, often enduring hardship and discrimination due to their faith. These…
UN Security Council to vote to end Somalia arms embargo after three decades | United Nations News
The embargo was placed on Somalia in 1992 to cut the flow of weapons to feuding warlords in the country. The United Nations Security Council…
Renewed violence in Sierra Leone is a sign of fragility, polarisation | Opinions
Two decades after the end of its deadly civil war, Sierra Leone is once again teetering on the precipice of conflict. On November 26, gunmen…