DRC: Kinshasa and UN launch humanitarian response plan/in /by
The Congolese government and humanitarian community in the country are calling for $1.4 billion to address needs on the ground amid ongoing fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.
Mozambique expects death toll to rise as search for flood survivors continues/in /by
The United Nations says more than half a million people had been affected by the torrential rains since December.
World’s most popular TikToker Khaby Lame signs $975 million deal – and gains a digital twin/in /by
World's most popular TikToker Khaby Lame signs $975 million deal for 51 percent of his company - and gains a digital twin
Pix of the Day January 28, 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day January 28, 2026
Gold mine collapse in South Sudan kills 13, injures 6/in /by
A partial collapse at a gold mine in South Sudan has killed 13 people and injured six, the state mining company said Wednesday.
Severe storm forces school closures across Algeria/in /by
Algeria will close schools in most of its provinces for the next two days as the country braces for a severe storm.
Kenyan court dismisses compensation claim by victims of 1998 Nairobi bombing/in /by
The judge said petitioners failed to provide evidence to support a claim of negligence on the part of the government.
Ethiopian police arrest 22 in human trafficking crackdown/in /by
Ethiopian police have arrested 22 people accused of smuggling nearly 2,000 migrants, in a network that reportedly caused at least two deaths and earned millions for those involved.
Uganda court releases rights activist on bail/in /by
A court in Uganda has granted bail to Sarah Bireete, a leading human rights activist detained ahead of the country’s general election.
Burkina Faso votes to join Vienna Convention as it continues path toward nuclear power/in /by
Burkina Faso votes to join Vienna Convention as it continues path toward nuclear power