Mozambicans march to honor protest rapper after his death/in /by
“Azagaia was a hero of the people. More of a hero than the president, that is why we are taking him to the president’s house,” said Walter, a demonstrator who refused to give his last name for his safety. Speaking before the procession was dispersed, he said: “Nothing like this has ever happened....
Nigeria: Deadly fighting between rival jihadist groups/in /by
Recent infighting started on February 19 when Boko Haram raided ISWAP’s strongholds. The Lake Chad basin, which stretches its shores between Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad, is a vast stretch of water, islands and swamps where jihadists hide.
Tanzania: Authorities investigate mysterious illness that killed five/in /by
The disease has been detected in "seven people with symptoms such as fever, vomiting, bleeding and kidney failure," the health ministry said in a statement late Thursday night.
Chrisian Atsu goes home today/in /by
Christian Atsu met his untimely death in February after a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Syriar and Turkey with the southern city of Hatayspor hardest hit.
Cyclone Freddy: more than 400 dead in southern Africa, Malawi bruised/in /by
The vast majority of these casualties occurred in Malawi, where the death toll continued to rise on Thursday night. As search and rescue efforts become increasingly futile, hopes of finding survivors dwindle.
Nigeria: Shell Resumes Crude Oil Export Operations At Bonny Terminal/in /by
[Premium Times] The force majeure was declared on March 3, 2022
Africa: Why France EACOP Case Might Embolden, Not Discourage, Activists/in /by
[African Arguments] Though the legal claim against TotalEnergies was dismissed on technicalities, it set some bold precedents.
US Blinken meets with AU representatives in Ethiopia/in /by
The meeting forms part of the Biden administration's effort to show deference to the region and avoid perceptions of an overbearing US role
UN Security Council extends UN mission in South Sudan for one year/in /by
Thirteen out of fifteen members voted in favour of extending the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 March 2024; China and Russia abstained
Uganda: Museveni calls gay people ‘deviants’ as anti-LGBT bill advances/in /by
Ugandan president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivers a speech to parliament saying that homosexuality is a "deviation from normal" behaviour thats needs "investigating". Ugandan parliament is debating a new anti-LGBT bill that proposes new penalties for same-sex relations.