Africa boosts solar power with 60% surge in Chinese panel imports
Experts say the switch could save millions in fuel imports, with solar paying for itself in as little as six months in places like Nigeria.
Deadly bandit attack hits Zamfara village in Nigeria
Eyewitnesses said dozens of men riding on motorcycles stormed the village of Gamdum Mallam, Zamfara state in the afternoon of Saturday, before rounding up mostly women and children and leading them to a forest
Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies
Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, firing tear gas from armoured vehicles as young Palestinians threw stones and hurled the canisters back.
CHAN 2024: First-time finalists Madagascar steps into the lion’s den
Madagascar is heading for its first African Nations Championship finals on Saturday against the Moroccan Atlas Lions who chases a record-breaking third trophy.
Russia extends gasoline export ban amid shortages, price surge
Officials insist the situation is not yet “system critical,” with Moscow and major cities largely spared. But experts warn that with inflation, high demand, and continuing drone strikes, Russia’s vulnerability on the home front could deepen as the war drags on.
Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv leaves 10 killed, nearly 50 injured
A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 10 people and wounded 48, local authorities said.
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi announces 2027 presidential bid
Boniface Mwangi pledged to lead a 'new Kenya' founded on democratic values, justice, and equity.
Rescuers search rubble after deadly missile and drone strikes in Kyiv
A heavy Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 10 people, including two children, and injured 48, Ukrainian officials said.
South African politician Julius Malema found guilty of hate speech
A South African politician accused by the Trump administration of being at the forefront of an anti-white movement was found guilty of hate speech Wednesday for race-fueled comments he made in 2022.
President Samia Hassan approved for Tanzania’s October vote
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been approved to stand in October’s presidential election. She’s facing a field clear of her main rivals after the electoral commission barred the two main opposition candidates.