Deadly building collapse in Nairobi after demolition goes wrong/in /by
The incident occurred in the Shauri Moyo area, where the structure had been earmarked for removal under the Nairobi River Regeneration Project. Rescue teams, including the Kenyan army, were deployed to search for people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
Iran security chief Larijani reported killed as conflict escalates/in /by
Iran’s powerful security chief Ali Larijani has reportedly been killed, according to Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz, though Tehran is yet to confirm the claim.
Kenya: Nairobi building collapse kills at least two and injures several others/in /by
Kenya is dealing with the aftermath of a building collapse in Nairobi that killed at least four people during a demolition that went wrong.
Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko mobilizes Pastef ahead of 2027 elections/in /by
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held a series of political meetings over the weekend, convening allies and party members to structure his camp ahead of local elections in 2027, while announcing the first-ever congress of his party, Pastef, scheduled for June 6.
Trump presses allies for Strait of Hormuz as major powers push back/in /by
President Donald Trump on Monday urged allied nations to join U.S. efforts to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "test of loyalty"—but key partners including Britain, Germany, Japan and Australia swiftly distanced themselves from any military role.
Nigeria’s president vows tougher action after deadly Maiduguri attacks/in /by
Nigeria’s president vows tougher action after deadly Maiduguri attacks
Pope Leo XIV Africa tour to spotlight conflict, justice and inequality/in /by
The head of the Catholic Church will travel to four countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea — delivering seven masses and 11 speeches during the multi-day trip
Hunger and fear in Khan Younis as Gaza families depend on aid to survive/in /by
In Gaza, scarce aid, soaring prices and dangerous shelters leave families reliant on soup kitchens, struggling to find even one meal during Ramadan.
Maiduguri suicide bombings leave dozens injured as violence returns/in /by
Authorities say investigations are ongoing, as security forces tighten controls across Maiduguri amid concerns that the fragile peace in the region may be unraveling.
Nigeria lassa fever death rate rises despite fewer cases/in /by
As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.