Tag: Africa
Kenya’s ex-Chief Justice Mutunga arrested in protest over Nairobi Park construction
Kenya’s former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was arrested on Monday while joining a protest against construction plans inside Nairobi National Park.
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Sahara Tragedy: Nearly 50 migrants die of thirst after lorry breakdown
A tragic incident unfolded in the Sahara Desert when a lorry carrying dozens of migrants broke down, leaving nearly 50 people stranded without water.
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Check out all squads for African teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on Thursday, 11th June 2026. Africa is represented by 10 teams, and all the coaches have submitted their final 2 [...]
Ebola treatment center torched in DR Congo amid rising local tensions
An angry crowd set fire to Ebola treatment tents at Rwampara General Hospital in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The violence erupted af [...]
Nigeria: Ex-minister Mamman sentenced to 75 years for 24.7m dollars fraud
Saleh Mamman, Nigeria's former Minister of Power, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison following a rare, high-profile corruption conviction in a m [...]
China grants Zero-Tariff access to 53 African nations, excluding only Eswatini
China officially scrapped all import tariffs for 53 African nations, granting them duty-free access for 100% of their product categories.
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Kenya’s leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians’ English
Kenya's President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehen [...]
Over 200 hostages freed as joint offensive raids IS-linked militant camp in DR Congo
Joint forces from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have rescued more than 200 civilians from captivity by the Allied Democratic Force [...]
US: American citizens warned to reconsider travelling to Nigeria on safety grounds
The U.S. Department of State issued a stark update to its Nigeria Travel Advisory on April 8, 2026, maintaining the country's overall status at Level [...]
South Africa: Police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South Africa’s National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has been served with a summons to appear in court on April 21, 2026, in connecti [...]