Burundi accuses Rwanda of plotting attack/in /by
Burundi's president has told the BBC he has seen "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack his country
Yuna the lioness finds safety in the UK after escaping war-torn Ukraine/in /by
Rori, like Yuna, suffered severe motor issues due to the trauma of war. Their new enclosures in Kent are designed to suit their individual needs, offering safety, space, and enrichment for their recovery.
Aïsha Dabo: Africans want their leaders to represent their interests/in /by
As China and Russia expand their influence in Africa, are governments prioritizing citizens' interests? Aïsha Dabo, co-founder of Africtivistes, tells Africanews that while global powers seek Africa’s resources, leaders must negotiate fair deals.
Ethiopia: HIV infections soar in post-war Tigray/in /by
Years of awareness-raising efforts had brought the region's HIV prevalence rate to 1.4%, one of the lowest in Ethiopia. After rampant sexual violence during the conflict, the figure has climbed to 3%
Nigeria: In Historic Deals, U.S. Buys Over 2 Million Barrels of Jet Fuel From Dangote Refinery/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- In historic business deals, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday announced that the United States imported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel from the 650,000 bpd facility this March alone, underscoring the growing global impact of the world's largest single-train refinery, located in Lagos.
Nigeria: First Bank Appeals Court Order Freeing General Hydrocarbons’ Oil Cargo/in /by
[Premium Times] First Bank says it has filed an injunction for a stay of execution so the detained oil cargo could remain arrested.
Sudan: Army forces tighten grip on Khartoum as paramilitaries retreat/in /by
On Friday, the military retook the Republican Palace, the prewar seat of the government, in a major symbolic victory for the Sudanese military in its nearly two years of war against the Rapid Support Forces
HIV clinic for Johannesburg’s gay community closes after aid freeze/in /by
Engage Men's clinic relied on USAID and PEPFAR funding to provide HIV treatment and prevention services. With its closure, concerns have surfaced over how members of the community will gain access to services and treatment they desperately need
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves Pipeline Amendment Bill/in /by
[The Herald] CABINET has approved the Pipeline Amendment Bill which seeks to provide for the protection of fuel pipelines and the environment thereby guaranteeing consistent fuel supplies.
At least 54 killed in Sudanese military airstrike on market/in /by
At least 54 people were killed in a military airstrike on a local market in Sudan’s western region, aid groups reported Tuesday