Thursday, October 1, 2026

Africa

September 6, 2024

Net Rights Coalition criticises Tanzanian government for blocking access to X

“As a network promoting digital rights in Africa, we condemn the confirmed internet disruption in the country which limited access to X,” the coalition said.

X logo (formerly Twitter)
September 6, 2024

Nigeria, other African countries lose $68 billion yearly to degradation: ECA

“The stakes are high. Climate change is costing African economies up to 15 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) annually,” Ms Morsi.

African Union leaders (Credit: worldpoliticsreview)
September 6, 2024

U.S. court sentences Angolan to 194 months in prison over child abuse

Ray was sentenced to 194 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release.

U.S. PRISON
September 6, 2024

U.S. govt fines South African company IRD SA over fraudulent acts

IRD SA submitted six vouchers to USAID that falsely certified compliance with the award, and improperly sought reimbursement for costs associated with the idled workers.

IRD SA and USAID
September 5, 2024

First mpox vaccines donated from EU to arrive in Congo

According to a statement, the commission and EU member states have pledged a total of 566,500 doses to halt the spread of the virus.

Mpox vaccine
September 5, 2024

Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after alleged attack by boyfriend

Cheptegei suffered burns in more than 75 per cent of her body in the attack in Kenya on Sunday.

Rebecca Cheptegei
September 5, 2024

China promises sustenance of high-level cooperation with Africa

The Chinese officials said, “Since 2019, Hunan provincial leaders have visited African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.’’

2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
September 4, 2024

Botswana’s general elections hold October 30

Masisi is running for re-election as the standard-bearer for the ruling Botswana Democratic Party.

Botswana
September 3, 2024

ECOWAS solicits media support for Vision 2050

Mr Touray stated that the event was aimed at drawing up a work plan to promote peace, good governance and fight against disinformation in West Africa.

ECOWAS
September 3, 2024

At least 129 killed, female inmates raped in attempted prison break in Congo

Authorities shot dead 24 inmates of the Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa, while dozens of others were suffocated or trampled to death.

Jailbreak in Congo