Nigerians struggle with fuel shortages as queues form across major cities/in /by
The fuel shortage has led to an increase in transportation costs in the country where many people rely on public transportation.
South African Police investigate alleged signature forgery by Zuma’s MK party/in /by
In a shock-move last December, Jacob Zuma announced he would not back the ruling ANC through which he was elected South Africa's president twice. He said he would support the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party.
What’s causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?/in /by
At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.
Pics of the day: April 30, 2024/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
CAR: Arrest warrant issued for ex-president François Bozizé/in /by
Bozizé currently lives in exile in Guinea Bissau. The country's President Umaro Sissoco Embaló told the Associated Press news agency that he had not received any request from Bangui about the arrest warrant, and that his country’s laws do not allow for extradition.
Kenya: Ruto visits flood survivors, residents of high risk zones ordered to evacuate/in /by
"Within 48 hours from tomorrow, everyone living on the riparian zones should vacate," Ruto said Tuesday (Apr. 30). " we do not want to keep losing the lives of our citizens."
Kenya: Three confirmed dead in boat capsizing, dozens still missing/in /by
The bodies are among the 23 passengers of the boat who had been reported missing. The vessel carrying 41 passengers capsized late Sunday (Apr. 28). At the time of the accident, the Tana River had burst its banks and flooded roads. Residents resorted to using boats.
Niger: Former president Mohamed Bazoum’s lawyers call on the state court/in /by
Mohamed Bazoum's defense team urges the State Court to reopen the debate to allow the ousted president's lawyers access to the case file, communicate with their client, and prepare his defense.
Gaza: Israeli officials expected in Cairo for new ceasefire talks/in /by
Hamas warned Monday in a statement that no agreement would be signed with Israel if it did not ensure a permanent ceasefire
DRC: South Kivu launches large-scale vaccination/in /by
Subsequent phases will introduce vaccines targeting contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, nodular dermatosis, brucellosis, foot-and-mouth disease, and rift valley fever among cattle in South Kivu. Through such proactive measures, the region aims to safeguard its animal populations