Blinken backs Haiti Anti-Gang Mission, Pushes for 2024 Elections amid funding concerns
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Haiti on Thursday to reinforce the U.S. government's dedication to a multinational effort aimed at combating gangs and advocating for overdue general elections.
Kenya School fire kills 17, Injures 13
The school, which has 824 students, is located in the country’s central highlands, 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital, Nairobi, where wooden structures are common.
Glamour and style at ‘Fight Night: the million dollar heist’ New York debut
The premiere of “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” in New York was filled with star power.
UN experts call for expanded arms embargo, impartial force in Sudan
“The people of Sudan have suffered greatly, and the violations against them must stop. This cannot be done without ending the fighting,”
The Pharaohs of Egypt ready to meet Cape Verde in AFCON qualifying match
The Pharaohs of Egypt will on Friday meet Cape Verde at the Cairo International Stadium as both teams kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign
Debt relief an “urgent imperative” for Africa, says African Union chair at China-Africa summit
China has become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner but exports much more to the continent than it imports. In part to reduce its trade deficit, African leaders are seeking China's help to expand their agricultural exports and industrialize their economies.
Gabon prepares for key qualifying match against Morocco
Gabon is prepared and optimistic about their match against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.
Amizmiz: progress and setbacks one year after the earthquake
A year after a devastating earthquake hit Morocco, the mountain communities that suffered the most are still in the process of rebuilding.
Nigeria: Atiku Congratulates Dangote On New Refinery, Lauds His ‘Can Do’, Spirit
[This Day] Abuja -- Former President Atiku Abubakar yesterday lauded the 'can do' spirit of Africa's richest person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on the new 650,000 barrels per day oil refinery, especially with the imminent release of petrol from the facility.
First shipment of Mpox vaccine arrives in Kinshasa, DRC
The first batch of 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine officially reached Congo's capital on Thursday, three weeks following the declaration of mpox outbreaks in 12 African nations as a global emergency.