Somaliland marks independence day with renewed push for international recognition/in /by
Despite the fanfare, no other country has followed Israel’s lead, leaving Somaliland’s quest for wider recognition unresolved.
Belgian diplomat linked to Lumumba case dies before landmark trial/in /by
More than six decades after Lumumba’s death, the search for truth and justice continues to resonate in both Belgium and the Congo, where his legacy remains deeply tied to the struggle for sovereignty and dignity.
Beauty trends spotlight natural care and AI innovation in Morocco/in /by
From traditional Moroccan hammam products to Korean skincare and advanced aesthetic tools, the expo reflects a beauty industry increasingly centered on care, personalization and technology.
DRC faces a severe Ebola outbreak caused by a highly lethal variant [Africanews Today]/in /by
In Africanews Today, the DRC is hit hard by an Ebola outbreak caused by a highly lethal variant that has no cure or vaccine.
South Africa: Ignored Warnings Led to Fuel Crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay Amid Flooding Chaos/in /by
[Daily Maverick] Nelson Mandela Bay officials ignored two warnings about an expiring fuel contract, resulting in a crisis as the city faced severe flooding and emergency response delays.
Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest/in /by
Last week, the Kenyan government announced price hikes in response to rising global oil prices, including a 23.5-percent increase for diesel -- triggering a call for the strike by transport workers.
Nigeria: Joint US strikes hit militants as 46 kidnapped in school raids/in /by
Nigeria continues to battle both jihadist insurgents in the northeast and criminal gangs known as bandits, who frequently target rural communities and schools for ransom.
Rwanda closes Goma border crossing following Ebola emergency/in /by
The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, around Goma and Gisenyi, has been closed since Sunday morning, according to several eyewitness accounts collected on the ground.
Kenya protests erupt over record fuel prices and rising cost of living/in /by
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua blamed the increase on corruption and questioned why fuel remains more expensive in Kenya than in neighboring Uganda, despite Kenya serving as the region’s main import hub through the Port of Mombasa.
Kenya: DP Kindiki Says Fuel Prices Could Have Hit Sh400 Without Govt Action/in /by
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has blamed the violent protests witnessed in parts of the country over rising fuel prices on political incitement, insisting the demonstrations were being exploited by leaders seeking to destabilise the government.