African artists seek to rebuild collective memory of the continent/in /by
In Yaoundé, the National Museum of Cameroon is hosting an exhibition dedicated to African women
Burkina: 33 soldiers killed in new bloody attack/in /by
"The military detachment of Ougarou," in the eastern region, "faced a large-scale complex attack on Thursday morning," said an army statement. "Thirty-three of our soldiers unfortunately fell with their weapons in their hands, while twelve others were wounded," it added.
Nigeria suspends fuel subsidy removal/in /by
The Nigerian government has decided to delay the removal of fuel subsidies, citing the need for further preparations and consultations with key stakeholders, including the incoming administration.
AU appeals for help for civilians fleeing conflict in Sudan/in /by
The African Union (AU) on Thursday called on Sudan's neighbors and the international community to help people fleeing deadly fighting in the country, again calling for a ceasefire.
Ethiopia’s Amhara ruling party official shot dead/in /by
According to a statement released by the communications office of the region, Girma Yeshitla was ambushed approximately 250km (155 miles) north of Addis Ababa while he was on his way back from an official trip, the BBC reported.
Captain South Africa returns to Comic Con Cape Town/in /by
Comic Con Cape Town opens its doors to numerous fans and cosplayers dressed up in some of their favourite fantasy characters. The four-day convention will end on Sunday (Apr.30).
Libyans protest accusing militias of recruiting migrants/in /by
Zawiya, some 45 kilometres (28 miles) west of the capital Tripoli, is a key departure point for migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean for Europe. Many seek work there while awaiting the sea crossing
Nigeria: Investment in Gas Soars Amid Planned Petrol Subsidy Removal/in /by
[Leadership] As federal government appear more determined to strike out petrol subsidy regime, indigenous oil and gas firms are taking fresh investment decisions to expand internal gas market.
Kenyans plant their age in trees to combat deforestation/in /by
Kenyans are being urged to plant their age in trees as part of a campaign to replenish the country’s forests and increase bio-diversity. Last year the government announced it would grow 15 billion saplings by 2030.
Fighters rampage in Darfur as Sudan extends fragile truce/in /by
The two sides accepted a 72-hour extension of the truce late Thursday. The cease-fire has not stopped the fighting but created enough of a lull for tens of thousands of Sudanese to flee to safer areas and for foreign nations to evacuate thousands of their citizens by land, air and sea