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Mauritania appeals for Mali to return to the G5 Sahel organisation
The call for the return of Mali to the G5 Sahel organisation took place on Monday during the opening of the 4th session of the General Assembly of the Sahel Alliance
World population day: Populations in Africa surge
Growing populations in India and Africa are leading to greater development but they both also face the brunt of climate change.
Sudan govt boycotts regional peace talks in Ethiopia
Officials from the IGAD quartet Group of countries met in Addis Ababa Monday (Jul. 10), to discuss the implementation of a roadmap for peace in Sudan. Sudan's Foreign ministry had asked for "Kenyan President William Ruto (to) be replaced" accusing him of "partiality."
Zambia gears up for 1st FIFA Women’s WC appearance amid sexual misconduct allegations
A first group of Zambia's Copper Queens arrived in Auckland on Monday (Jul .10). The squad's arrival in one of the two countries hosting the 9th FIFA Women's World Cup came after a training camp in Germany. The team's preparation has been overshadowed after the coach was accused of sexual misconduct
South African, Tanzanian and S’ Sudanese among Pope’s newly named advisers
Cardinals serve as advisers to the pontiff and vote to elect the next Pope. The newly named African cardinals are Fr. Stephen Brislin, archbishop of Cape Town; Fr. Protase Rugambwa, co-adjutor archbishop of Tabora, Tanzania; and Fr. Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, archbishop of Juba, S. Sudan.
Ghanaian man shoots mom and sister; faces off with police for 13 hours before his arrest
Worcester, Massachusetts - In a harrowing incident that unfolded on Friday, July 7, 2023, a 24-year-old Ghanaian man was apprehended by Worcester police after allegedly shooting his mother and sister.
South Africa: Johannesburg experiences rare snowfall
Johannesburg's residents woke up to snowfall on Monday, as the city and other high-lying parts of South Africa were hit by a cold front.
Newly elected ECOWAS chairman vows firmness in face of coups
The new Ecowas chairperson vowed Sunday (Jul. 09) a tough stance on coups. Tinubu said he'll prioritize among other things security, economy and the strengthening of the bloc's institutions.
Morocco’s national women’s football team will make its debut at this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup
After years of being largely in the margins, Moroccan women’s football is gaining new ground at home and beyond as it captures the imaginations and hearts
Egypt’s annual inflation hits record high
Egypt's annual inflation rate hit a record high of 36.8% in June, according to official figures announced on Monday.