UN officials warn of worsening crisis in eastern DRC/in /by
As the situation deteriorates, UN officials are calling for immediate international pressure to restore humanitarian access, uphold human rights, and pave the way toward a lasting peace in one of Africa’s most volatile regions.
Boat catches fire in Congo killing at least 50 people/in /by
Dozens were saved following the accident on the Congo River late on Tuesday night, many of them with bad burns.
Davido talks new album ‘5ive,’ helping lead the Afrobeats craze/in /by
Davido, the Grammy-nominated artist who has multiple 100 million-streamed songs on Spotify and is often credited as playing a vital role in the global expansion of Afrobeats, drops his new album, “5ive,” on Friday.
Al-Qaida-linked militants attack a strategic town in Somalia/in /by
The Somalia -based militant group al-Shabab on Wednesday attacked a strategic town that serves as a major base for government troops, raising new concerns about the sustainability of the fight against the al-Qaida-linked militants.
Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal plunged sharply in 2024/in /by
The Suez Canal Authority, which runs the waterway, said the canal generated an annual revenue of $3.991 billion in 2024, down from a historic high of $10.25 billion in 2023,
Trump administration threatens Harvard over foreign student visas and protest ties/in /by
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the cancellation of two DHS grants worth over $2.7 million to Harvard.
Sudan: fire in Darfur refugee camp destroys 50 houses, no casualties reported/in /by
A fire has burned down at least 50 houses in a refugee camp in north Darfur in Sudan. No casualties were reported, but the fire has worsened the already dire situation of the refugees in the war-torn country.
In Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, farmers worry over new US tariffs/in /by
Cocoa exports make up betwenn 15 and 20% of Ivory Coast's GDP. The effects of the new tariffs, imposed by US president Donald Trump, have many cocoa farmers worried that they might not be able to sell sufficient produce.
Nigeria: Strategic Collaboration With Ministry of Petroleum Will Accelerate Needed Results – Ojulari/in /by
[Vanguard] ...Lokpobiri pledges unwavering support and strategic guidance to deliver national mandate
Robot waiter becomes a star attraction at Havana restaurant/in /by
Despite frequent power outages and limited access to advanced technology, the eatery made a bold move to modernize, gradually integrating digital tools into its customer experience.