Dozens dead as two boats collide on the Congo River
Deadly boating accidents occur frequently as informal operators on the Congo River often overload the vessels with passengers and goods.
Ivory Coast president rewards football team for their AFCON win
Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara, rewarded players, coaches, and officials for their incredible win in the Africa Cup of Nations.
UN urges security forces in Senegal to respect and ensure human rights
Amid rising tensions following the postponement of Senegal's election, the UN human rights organisation says it is concerned about reports of excessive force used again protestors.
Gaza: South Africa submits “urgent request” to ICJ
South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice to consider whether Israel's plan to extend its offensive in Gaza into the city of Rafah requires additional emergency measures to protect the rights of Palestinians.
Kenyan company making sustainable textiles out of pineapple waste
Pine Kazi is turning the fibre from leftover pineapple leaves into textiles that are then used to make sustainable shoes and handbags.
Central African Republic says 10,000 children are still fighting alongside armed groups
Marthe Kirima, the minister for family and gender, said in a statement that children are still being recruited as fighters, spies, messengers, cooks and even used as sex slaves. While 15,000 children have escaped from rebel forces, she said, many are traumatized
Tiger Woods launches new apparel brand
Golf star Tiger Woods has launched a new clothing brand through an extended partnership with the company TaylorMade Golf.
Senegalese security forces kill at least 3 people – Amnesty international
The rights group in a statement said protesters were killed during a crackdown in the capital, Dakar, and in Saint-Louis and Ziguinchor cities on Feb. 9 and 10, with 16-year-old Landing Camara shot in the head.
Ahead of planned march over vote delay, Senegal suspends internet access
Senegal's Ministry of Communications instructed mobile operators to halt internet access on Tuesday, just before a planned silent march organized by activist groups.
Fans urged to stop trolling Iwobi after Afcon loss
The captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles football team has taken a stand against the wave of online harassment targeting midfielder Alex Iwobi.